Supreme Court Rules on Gun Ownership Restrictions

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is asserting her independence on the U.S. Supreme Court, notably diverging from conservative colleagues on the role of history in constitutional interpretation. The Court recently ruled in 'United States v. Rahimi' that the government can prohibit those under domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns. However, in 'Department of State v. Munoz,' a decision involving immigration, Barrett's historical analysis was criticized for permitting the government broad power to block non-citizen spouses from entering the U.S., despite constitutional marriage rights. The Court's reliance on historical justifications for gun regulations, as seen in 'New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen,' has raised concerns about limiting modern gun laws to Founding Era standards, creating challenges for state legislatures and attorneys general.