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Second Amendment Roundup

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Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles and High-Capacity Magazines

A landmark ruling declares New Jersey’s restrictions on certain firearms and magazines unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Jul 23, 2026, 8:39 AM Reason

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Seventh Circuit Issues Decision on AR-15 Ban Amid Supreme Court Review

The Seventh Circuit ruled on an AR-15 ban case shortly after the Supreme Court granted certiorari on a similar issue, while other circuits await the Court's guidance.

Reason | Jul 17, 2026, 12:26 AM

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases on Semiautomatic Rifle Bans

The Court will consider whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect the right to possess AR-15 style rifles.

Reason | Jul 1, 2026, 2:56 AM

Mug shot of British convicted sex offender and former socialite Ghislaine Maxwell , taken at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn

US Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

The Senate passed a symbolic resolution against any presidential clemency for Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 PM

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at US Senate Hearing on Covid-19 Origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, citing fears of prosecution, as partisan disputes over the pandemic’s beginnings continue six years later.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM

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Pro-Second Amendment Groups Urge Maryland Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Out-of-State Gun Permit Case

The case involves a D.C. resident arrested in Maryland despite holding a valid concealed carry permit, challenging Maryland’s refusal to recognize out-of-state permits.

Daily Caller | Jul 27, 2026, 2:09 AM

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 04: David Seamus (L), Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor for Communication and Strategy, The White House, and Aneesh Chopra, former Chief Technology Officer of the White House, attend the Yahoo News/Tumblr White House Correspondents Dinner Brunch at The Newseum on May 4, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Yahoo News)

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Trump Addresses Press at Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

The event, postponed after an April shooting, highlighted press freedom and featured remarks on violence and political debate.

BBC World | Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 AM

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Trump DOJ Pledges to Pursue Every Illegal Vote Following New Jersey Voter Roll Revelations

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible voting violations, citing a "broken windows" approach after noncitizens were found on New Jersey voter rolls.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 3:03 PM

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Trump DOJ Vows to Pursue Every Voting Violation Following New Jersey Voter Roll Revelations

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible cases of illegal voting, citing a 'broken windows' approach after noncitizen registrations were found in New Jersey.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 2:52 PM

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Trump DOJ Pledges to Pursue Every Illegal Vote Following New Jersey Voter Roll Revelations

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible voting violations, citing a 'broken windows' approach.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 2:39 PM

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Ohio Court of Appeals Rules Arming Oneself to Answer Police Door May Be Privileged Against Obstruction Charges

The court reversed a conviction after ruling that constitutional rights protect an individual who arms himself at home before police arrival during a domestic dispute call.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 4:39 PM

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"Red Sox Spirit" Proposed as Framework for Interpreting Massachusetts Constitution

A libertarian perspective suggests applying the ethos of the Red Sox Spirit to state constitutional law, emphasizing liberty and resistance to tyranny.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 1:37 AM

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Hawaii Supreme Court’s Use of 'Aloha Spirit' Raises Questions on Second Amendment Consistency

The Hawaii Supreme Court’s invocation of the 'Aloha Spirit' in constitutional interpretation highlights tensions between local traditions and federally guaranteed rights.

Reason | Jul 19, 2026, 5:25 AM

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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey AR-15 Ban in Landmark Second Amendment Ruling

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, a decision hailed as historic by the NRA.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 2:46 AM

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Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump’s Election Speech, Calls It ‘Ramblings of a Mad King’

California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized former President Donald Trump’s primetime speech casting doubt on U.S. election security, warning it signals attempts to interfere in the 2026 midterms.

The Hill | Jul 17, 2026, 11:54 PM

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Federal Panel Reviews Proposal for Permanent Fencing Around Lafayette Square

A federal advisory commission considered plans to enclose Lafayette Square with permanent fencing amid security concerns raised by the Trump administration.

NBC Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 4:58 AM

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Republican Bill Seeks to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

Indiana Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to codify Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court precedent deeming it unconstitutional.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:50 AM

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Assault Weapons Ban

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a law enacted after the Highland Park mass shooting, maintaining restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and magazine capacities.

CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:13 AM

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Supreme Court Addresses Key Second Amendment Issues Including Drug Users’ Gun Rights and Assault Weapon Bans

In recent rulings, the Supreme Court upheld gun rights for cannabis users, struck down Hawaii’s restrictive firearm access law, and agreed to hear cases on assault weapon bans.

Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:48 AM

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Taylor Swift Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over Lyrics Allegations

Federal judge dismisses claims that Swift copied lines from Florida poet Kimberly Marasco's works, ruling overlaps are common language and unprotectable themes.

CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 3:29 AM

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Second Amendment Foundation Urges Supreme Court to Address New York City's Stun Gun Ban

The pro-Second Amendment group challenges New York City's continued stun gun ban, citing a decade-old Supreme Court ruling that declared such bans unconstitutional.

Daily Caller | Jul 7, 2026, 10:02 PM

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Gun Owners of America Criticizes ATF’s Proposed Firearms Records Retention Rule

The ATF proposes to limit firearms sales record retention, drawing sharp criticism from the Gun Owners of America over the length of time records would be kept.

Daily Caller | Jul 7, 2026, 7:40 PM

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DOJ Files Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s Assault Firearm Ban and California’s Glock Restrictions

The Justice Department contends that recent firearm laws in Virginia and California violate the Second Amendment by banning commonly used arms for lawful purposes.

Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 8:22 AM

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Debate on Patriotism and Governance Highlights America’s 250th Year

Reason editors discuss declining American patriotism, World Cup tourism, Supreme Court gun rulings, and contrasting responses to summer heat in the U.S. and Europe.

Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 2:50 AM