Overview

• The Supreme Court is hearing Garland v. VanDerStok, which questions the ATF's authority to regulate ghost guns under the Gun Control Act.
• Ghost guns are firearms assembled from kits without serial numbers, often purchased online, raising concerns over traceability and regulation.
• Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts have shown support for the ATF's regulation, highlighting its potential impact on gun control.
• The case follows the court's recent decision to limit agency deference, complicating the ATF's argument for regulatory authority.
• Oral arguments featured analogies comparing gun kits to meal-prep kits, emphasizing the debate over whether components should be considered complete firearms.