Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Gun Bump Stocks
Clarence Thomas Concurs in Major Ruling
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 in favor of a challenge to a federal ban on gun bump stocks. The decision, which was joined by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas in a concurring opinion, has far-reaching implications for the future of gun control in the United States.
The ban on bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic rifles to fire rapidly like machine guns, was enacted by the Trump administration in 2018 after the mass shooting in Las Vegas. However, gun rights advocates argued that the ban violated the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
In his concurring opinion, Justice Thomas laid out his position that the Supreme Court had not previously contemplated such a doctrine as the one used to uphold the ban. He argued that the Court should not create new doctrines that expand the government's power to regulate firearms.
The Supreme Court's ruling is a major victory for gun rights advocates and a setback for gun control efforts. It remains to be seen how the decision will impact future gun control laws and regulations.
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