NYSRPA v. Bruen

The Justice Department sued Virginia after its ban on high-capacity semiautomatic weapons took effect, arguing the law violates the Second Amendment. The lawsuit challenges the definition of 'assault firearms' and claims the regulation lacks historical precedent as outlined in the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision.

The Supreme Court will review state bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles in Illinois and Connecticut, following a 2022 ruling that reshaped gun regulation standards. The case centers on whether such bans violate the Second Amendment, with advocates arguing the AR-15 is a common civilian firearm and opponents citing its role in mass shootings.

The Supreme Court ruled against federal regulations disarming illegal drug users, blocking the Trump administration's case against Ali Danial Hemani, a man who possessed a firearm and marijuana. The decision rejected the administration's argument that historical disarmament of habitual drunkards justifies modern laws barring drug users from gun ownership.