Supreme Court Upholds Biden's Ghost Gun Regulations Amid Gun Violence Surge
The Supreme Court's ruling affirms background checks and serialization for ghost guns, amid rising crime rates linked to these firearms.
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The near-unanimous ruling from the court suggests the justices are not as wholly opposed to gun control regulation as some on the right would like.
Supreme Court Says the Government Can Regulate Ghost Guns
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Sales of the homemade firearms grew exponentially as kits allowing for easy at-home building came into the market.
Justices uphold Biden ‘ghost gun’ regs
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VanDerStok, in other words, is a very small victory for the cause of gun control.
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The ruling comes after gun rights advocates sued the Biden administration over the rules.
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era ghost gun regulations
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The 7-2 ruling on Wednesday marks a change for this Supreme Court, which has a conservative super-majority that has been largely sceptical of gun regulations.
US Supreme Court upholds rules curtailing access to ghost guns
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Profound changes in how guns are made and sold have taken place in recent years.
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The number of ghost guns found at crime scenes around the country has also soared, according to federal data.
Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns upheld by Supreme Court
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Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
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The ruling was 7-2, with Justice Neil Gorsuch writing the majority opinion saying that the kits can be regulated under the federal Gun Control Act, saying the court had "no trouble rejecting" the arguments made by challengers.
Supreme Court upholds Biden regulations on 'ghost gun' kits
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Summary
In a critical 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld President Biden's regulations on ghost guns, affirming the need for serial numbers and background checks on firearm kits. The decision highlights a dramatic rise in ghost guns, which have been recovered at crime scenes, increasing by over 1,000% since 2017. Justice Neil Gorsuch noted that these kits allow anyone to assemble firearms quickly. The ruling marks a rare instance where the Court, dominated by conservatives, has supported gun control measures, countering challenges from gun rights advocates. Gun safety groups celebrate the decision as a significant victory.
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The Supreme Court upheld Biden administration regulations on ghost guns, emphasizing the need for background checks, serial numbers, and age verification before purchasing gun kits online, reflecting a rising concern over crime linked to these firearms.
The court's majority opinion noted a significant increase in crime involving ghost guns, with reported incidents rising from fewer than 1,700 in 2017 to 27,000 in 2023, justifying the regulation of these kits under existing gun laws.
Gun safety advocates celebrated the ruling as a vital win for public safety, asserting that it is essential to curb the prevalence of untraceable firearms that contribute to gun violence.
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