Second Amendment

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii limits on carrying guns

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared skeptical of the constitutionality of a Hawaii law that sharply restricts where people can carry firearms—a case that may offer a strong indication of how far the justices will go in their push to loosen restrictions on guns.

Jan 20, 2026 1:25 PM CST

Theater professor reinstated, awarded $500,000 after firing over Charlie Kirk comments on social media

A Tennessee theater professor who was fired after posting remarks about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was awarded $500,000 in a settlement with the university.

Jan 9, 2026 9:45 AM CST

Chemerinsky: Supreme Court moves into new year with potential landmark cases

The matters already on the docket, as well as those likely to arrive, promise many blockbuster decisions that will shape American government and directly affect people’s lives in a myriad of ways. Here are some of the stories to look for.

Jan 5, 2026 9:22 AM CST

Justice Dept. sues D.C. over ban on AR-15s and other semiautomatic guns

The Justice Department is suing D.C. police, calling the District’s ban on AR-15s and other weapons unconstitutional.

Dec 23, 2025 9:30 AM CST

Some noncitizens may have Second Amendment rights, federal appeals court says

While upholding the firearms conviction of a Guatemala native who had been illegally living in the United States for a decade, the majority on a federal appeals court panel said earlier this week the rights of some noncitizens to bear arms could still be protected by the Second Amendment, Courthouse News Service reports.

Dec 18, 2025 9:35 AM CST

‘Vampire law’ and ‘vibe coding’ among top 2025 legal words

Have you ever heard of “vampire law” or “vibe coding?” If not, you’ll be able to learn all about them in Burton’s Legal Thesaurus, a specialized reference tool for lawyers and other legal professionals that was first published in 1980. They join other top new terms and phrases compiled this year by law professors and academics who are part of a committee tasked with updating the lexicon of law.

Dec 3, 2025 12:27 PM CST

Law prof fired for online comments after Charlie Kirk’s death that led to ‘torrent of complaints’

A law professor who called conservative political activist Charlie Kirk “an evil man” on Facebook after his shooting death has been fired from her position at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law.

Oct 21, 2025 12:37 PM CDT

Supreme Court to hear challenge to law barring drug users from guns

The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether a federal law that bars habitual users of illegal drugs from possessing guns violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Oct 20, 2025 11:02 AM CDT

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Hawaii gun law during new term

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear a challenge to Hawaii’s limits on where people can carry firearms, a case that could have significant implications for gun rights and restrictions across the country.

Oct 3, 2025 2:49 PM CDT

Federal appeals court refuses to block Connecticut’s ban on assault weapons

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New York has refused to block a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines enacted in Connecticut after the 2012 mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

Aug 26, 2025 10:43 AM CDT

In challenge by Olympian, 9th Circuit strikes down law requiring background checks to buy ammunition

A California law requiring background checks to buy ammunition violates the Second Amendment, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco ruled last week in a 2-1 decision.

Jul 28, 2025 10:22 AM CDT

2nd Circuit decision upholding New York’s gun liability law is ‘massive victory,’ state AG says

A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to a New York gun nuisance law that imposes liability for injuries stemming from misconduct in the sale or marketing of firearms.

Jul 11, 2025 9:28 AM CDT

California’s 1-gun-per-month law has no ‘historical twin’ or even cousin, 9th Circuit says in striking it down

A California law preventing the purchase of more than one gun in a 30-day period violates the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.

Jun 23, 2025 11:33 AM CDT

SCOTUS rejects Mexico’s suit against US gun-makers, sees problems with aiding-and-abetting theory

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that Mexico cannot sue U.S. gun companies for aiding the flow of guns to drug cartels because its factual allegations fell short.

Jun 5, 2025 1:12 PM CDT

ChatGPT creator isn’t liable for embezzlement hallucinations that journalist didn’t publish, judge says

A lawsuit filed by a radio host who alleged that a ChatGPT hallucination defamed him has been tossed by a judge who found no negligence or actual malice by OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence platform.

May 29, 2025 9:03 AM CDT