Constitutional Rights

Gun control proponents said the change will increase crime by arming violent felons, domestic abusers and other violent criminals who had lost their gun rights.

The regulation had been challenged as a misinterpretation of federal law.

Republican committee members say HR 38 recognizes Second Amendment as equal to all constitutional rights; Democrats say the bill is antithetical to federalism.

The NRA is prioritizing its support for the bill this Congress, while the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys will continue its opposition to the plan.

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that found there was no evidence the media outlet knowingly or recklessly published false information.

Gun safety activists decry rulings as irresponsible, as gun rights activists say 2022 Supreme Court’s Bruen decision is about clarifying the founders’ intent.

A jury convicted Dwayne Barrett of multiple violations of federal law. He was sentenced to 90 years behind bars.

Justice Samuel Alito also indicated that he would have granted the petition challenging Indiana University’s policy.

The D.C. Circuit upheld the capital city’s ban on magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds.

The Seventh Circuit ruled against those who challenged a bubble zone law in March 2024, finding precedent barred the appeal.

The nonprofits argue the orders violate federal law and interfere with their ability to provide services to the public.

Steve Wynn sued The Associated Press for publishing a report accusing him of rape that later turned out to be false.

A New York development company is fighting a local agency’s decision to give its property to a business competitor.

The office will be run by Trump’s longtime spiritual adviser.

The Constitution does not cover gun parts like a suppressor, a court concluded.

Defendants failed to show constitutional violations, an appeals court said.

Critics of the rule argue that the diversity requirement violates the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment.

President Joe Biden’s declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is ’the law of the land' has met with resistance.

U.S. Circuit Judge Kent A. Jordan said in a new opinion that the Second Amendment applies to all adults, not just those 21 and older.

The Fifth Circuit upheld the state law last year.