The upcoming Supreme Court decision could address whether 18-to-20-year-olds can be restricted from purchasing or carrying firearms, a contentious topic among federal judges. The Eleventh Circuit's decision, led by conservative Judge William H. Pryor Jr., upheld a Florida law banning sales of firearms to those under 21, revealing ideological splits among conservatives. While traditionally, this debate might align with political affiliations, this specific issue has provoked unexpected divisions, challenging the perception of a unified conservative judiciary regarding Second Amendment interpretations.
Last month, for instance, Judge William H. Pryor Jr. wrote the majority opinion for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in Atlanta, in an 8-to-4 decision upholding a Florida law that prohibits the sale of firearms to people under 21.
No one doubts that Judge Pryor is a conservative. He was on President Trump's short list in 2017 to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
The politics are really tough. Judge Pryor's supporters said he would not waver or evolve. He has a real titanium spine in terms of doing the right thing.
But this is an issue that has created a rift among conservative judges committed to unearthing the original meaning of the Constitution.
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