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United States v Rahimi (DV Firearms)

602 U.S. ___ (2024)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Federal law disarming individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders is consistent with the Second Amendment's historical tradition of firearm regulation.

Key Principle

Disarming individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders is consistent with the Second Amendment's historical tradition.

Area of Law

constitutional

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