The United States has filed a major Supreme Court brief arguing that categorical AR-15 bans violate the Second Amendment. DOJ says AR-15s are protected “arms,” are unquestionably in common use, and cannot be banned simply because politicians or courts call them dangerous, militaristic, or unnecessary for self-defense. We break down the government’s arguments in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins and what they could mean for “assault weapon” bans nationwide
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The United States has filed a major Supreme Court brief arguing that categorical AR-15 bans violate the Second Amendment. DOJ says AR-15s are protected “arms,” are unquestionably in common use, and cannot be banned simply because politicians or courts call them dangerous, militaristic, or unnecessary for self-defense. We break down the government’s arguments in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins and what they could mean for “assault weapon” bans nationwide
