Supreme Court Rejects Gun Rights Cases
A split Supreme Court declined to hear two gun rights cases concerning high-capacity magazines and state bans on AR-15s, with three conservative justices expressing disagreement. Justice Clarence Thomas emphasized the critical importance of addressing assault weapon bans, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh indicated the court may revisit this issue in future terms. The Maryland law, enacted after the Sandy Hook shooting, aims to restrict certain firearms and magazines, sparking debate over Second Amendment rights amidst ongoing challenges to similar laws nationwide.