Supreme Court Considers Biden's Ghost Gun Regulations

The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the Biden administration's regulation of 'ghost guns', which are untraceable firearms assembled from kits. The regulations mandate that these kits be treated as firearms under the Gun Control Act of 1968, requiring serial numbers and background checks for purchasers. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that these rules are crucial to combat the rising crime rates involving ghost guns, which have surged from about 1,800 traced in 2017 to over 19,000 in 2021. During oral arguments, several justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, expressed skepticism towards the notion that such kits are merely for hobbyists. A majority of the justices appeared inclined to support the administration's efforts, contrasting the court's previous opposition to gun regulations seen in cases like the bump stocks ban. The outcome could signify a significant shift in the court's stance towards gun regulation amidst a conservative majority historically resistant to such measures.