Supreme Court Weighs ATF's Authority on Regulating Ghost Guns

The case challenges the ATF's expanded definition of firearms to include untraceable gun kits, with implications for federal regulatory powers.

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.