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Supreme Court will weigh Hawaii’s strict ban on guns on private property

Supreme Court will weigh Hawaii’s strict ban on guns on private property

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a Hawaii law that restricts where people can carry guns on private property, like stores and hotels unless the owners give permission. This comes after a previous ruling in 2022 that expanded gun rights. The 9th Circuit Court had mostly upheld the Hawaii law, but now the Supreme Court will decide its fate.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court will examine a Hawaii law about carrying guns on private property.
  • The law bans guns on private property unless the owner allows them, through a sign or verbally.
  • This case follows a 2022 Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights.
  • A judge initially blocked the Hawaii law, but the 9th Circuit Court largely reversed that ruling.
  • Four other states have similar laws for "sensitive locations."
  • The court’s 2022 ruling impacts modern gun laws by requiring them to fit historical traditions.
  • The Supreme Court’s decision could affect similar laws in other states.

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