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A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights

The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration

The Independent UK · 13h ago

Trump’s immigration detention policy to face justices

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a dispute about the legality of the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for many immigrants facing deportation. The brief order sets up another high-profile fight during the coming term, when the justices will also hear issues ranging from gun rights to civil rights.…

Roll Call · Oct 1

Rape Survivor Confronts GOP Senator Pete Ricketts Over His Deciding Vote To Pardon Her Attacker, Restore His Gun Rights

Jody Snogren has criticised Senator Pete Ricketts in a new campaign ad for voting to pardon her former husband, convicted of sexually assaulting her in 1993.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Former pardon attorney sues DoJ over ‘unlawful’ firing tied to Mel Gibson case

Liz Oyer says department fired her after she refused to recommend restoring gun rights of actor and Trump ally

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Suspension of Couple's Gun Rights Because Their College Student Daughter Drew Allegedly Threatening Images Violated Second Amendment

A police investigation had "verified that Plaintiffs' weapons were secured in a safe and that their daughter did not have access to them."

Reason · Aug 26

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated

The Independent UK · Aug 17

SCOTUS Said You Can't Lose Gun Rights for Smoking Pot. But You Could Still Lose a Government License To Work.

An old drug conviction could still stop you from waxing eyebrows, cutting hair, or giving massages.

Reason · Jul 20

Can You Hate the Government and Still Love America?

Plus: World Cup tourists embrace America, the Supreme Court expands gun rights, and Europe's resistance to air conditioning

Reason · Jul 6

Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area

A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles often called assault weapons violate the Second Amendment

The Independent UK · Jun 30

In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users

Two Supreme Court rulings in June 2026 reinforced the trend toward broad gun rights under the Second Amendment, overriding attempts to limit concealed carry and to punish the ownership of guns by drug users.

The Conversation · Jun 26