Supreme Court Ruling Challenges Originalism in Gun Rights Case

The decision in United States v. Rahimi reveals deep divisions over the interpretation of the Second Amendment.

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law restricting gun ownership for individuals under domestic violence restraining orders.
Justice Clarence Thomas was the lone dissenter, advocating for a strict originalist interpretation.
The ruling suggests a potential shift away from rigid originalism towards a more flexible historical analysis.
Justices offered various concurring opinions, highlighting the complexity and disagreement over Second Amendment interpretation.
The case underscores ongoing tensions between gun rights and public safety concerns.