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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Assault Weapons Ban Challenges
The Supreme Court's decision not to hear challenges to state assault weapons bans has sparked dissent among conservative justices, with implications for future cases.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear challenges to state bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
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Three conservative justices dissented from this decision, highlighting ongoing divisions within the court.
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Justice Clarence Thomas argued that AR-15s should be protected under the Second Amendment.
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Justice Kavanaugh suggested that the court may address assault weapon bans in future terms.
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Maryland's ban on assault weapons was enacted after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
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