
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear two major gun cases challenging a Maryland law that bans assault-style weapons, including the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle that has been used in high-profile mass shootings, and a Rhode Island restriction on large-capacity magazines. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. As a result, the two laws remain in effect.
Main Idea: The Supreme Court declined to hear challenges to state bans on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, leaving the laws in place.
Key Points:
Gun bans on assault-style weapons and large magazines stay in force, which may reduce access for some gun owners and stores. Leaves the long-term legal fight unresolved.
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Central decision-maker that declined to hear the gun cases, leaving the challenged laws in place.
Federal appeals court that upheld the Rhode Island magazine ban.
Federal appeals court whose ruling upholding the Maryland ban is a key part of the story.
Named justice who issued a separate statement saying the court should address the AR-15 issue soon.
Named justice who wrote a dissent arguing Maryland’s ban likely conflicts with recent precedent.
Its assault-style weapons ban is one of the two state laws at the center of the article.
Its large-capacity magazine restriction is the other state law at issue.
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One of the justices identified as wanting to hear the Maryland case.
One of the justices identified as wanting to hear the Maryland case.
Mentioned in the Firearms Policy Coalition’s call for future gun-rights support.