Supreme Court Unlikely to Address Assault Weapons Ban Soon

Recent court rulings uphold state-level bans, reducing urgency for Supreme Court intervention.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's assault weapons ban, citing self-defense considerations.
Two other circuit courts have also declined to extend constitutional protections to semiautomatic rifles.
Gun rights advocates plan to appeal the 4th Circuit's decision to the Supreme Court.
Justices Thomas and Alito have shown interest in the issue, but the Court faces more pressing Second Amendment cases.
The Supreme Court's recent rulings suggest a divide among conservative justices on gun rights.