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Leah and Melissa discuss the Court's decision on bump stock ban, exploring textualist arguments. They analyze trigger function interpretations, Justice Sotomayor's dissent, and potential effects on gun regulations. The episode delves into Justice Alito's views, Congressional action, and concerns about increased gun violence.
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- The Supreme Court ruling emphasized the technical differences between bump stocks and machine guns.
- Justice Sotomayor's dissent focused on broader statutory interpretations and implications for gun regulations.
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Interpretation of Firearms Regulations
Justice Clarence Thomas authored a 6-3 decision striking down an ATF regulation restricting bump stocks, which are used to convert semi-automatic weapons into more lethal firearms. The ruling stated that the ATF had exceeded its authority in banning bump stocks, emphasizing that with bump stocks, the trigger must be released and reset between shots, unlike a machine gun's continuous firing. The decision delved into the technicalities of firearm operations and statutory definitions, leading to a contentious interpretation of what constitutes a machine gun.
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