Viramontes v. Cook County
Coverage of Viramontes v. Cook County in the Nexus archive.
- JONATHAN TURLEY: James Talarico's defense of gun control leaves out a key word
James Talarico, a Democratic state representative running for U.S. Senate in Texas, argues that the Second Amendment supports gun control by citing the phrase 'well regulated.' Jonathan Turley critiques this interpretation, noting Talarico omits the word 'militia' that follows 'well regulated' in the amendment. The article highlights legal debates over the amendment's wording and upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun laws.
- The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether States Can Ban Assault Weapons
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases challenging assault weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut. The decision could determine the constitutionality of such bans under the Second Amendment, potentially affecting similar laws in other states. The cases, Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, will be argued in October 2023, with a ruling expected by 2024.