Domestic abusers still may not possess guns, but first case decided since 2022 Bruen decision likely won’t be the lastThe US supreme court decided to uphold a 30-year-old federal law prohibiting subjects of domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) from possessing guns. In Friday’s eight-to-one decision, justices – except Clarence Thomas – agreed that Zackey Rahimi’s constitutional rights were not violated when his guns were confiscated following a lengthy history of gun crimes and abuse against his then girlfriend and mother of his child.While the ruling is not a surprise to many experts who heard the 7 November 2023 oral argument, it represents a small victory for those who advocate for protection orders like DVROs and work with survivors of domestic abuse. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/21/us-supreme-court-guns-domestic-violence
Author : Abené Clayton
Publish date : 2024-06-21 23:53:34
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