Courts in State of Disarray' on Law Disarming Felons
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Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. emphasized that a federal law prohibiting gun possession by individuals like felons and the mentally ill is crucial in combating gun violence.
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen ruling introduced a major shift in gun control law assessments, requiring historical analogues for police power.
The contrasting outcomes of federal appeals court decisions highlight significant legal confusion surrounding the law that restricts felons from firearm possession.
Approximately 8,000 individuals were convicted under the gun possession law in the previous year, evidencing its significant impact on public safety.
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