The Daily The Supreme Court Tests Its Own Limits on Guns
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Nov 9, 2023 
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, dives into a critical Supreme Court case regarding gun rights and domestic violence. He discusses the court's potential move to allow disarming individuals under restraining orders, a significant shift from last year's rulings. Liptak explores the historical challenges of applying past precedents to modern gun laws and the ideological divides among justices on Second Amendment issues. The implications for future legislation and mental health considerations in gun ownership form a key part of this insightful conversation.
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Rahimi's Gun Crimes
- Zaki Rahimi assaulted his girlfriend, leading to a restraining order and a ban on possessing guns.
- He disregarded the order, committing several gun crimes, including road rage and firing shots into a house.
Bruen's Impact
- The Bruen decision's historical standard overturned the law Rahimi was jailed under.
- This highlights the significant impact of the Bruen decision on existing gun laws.
The Government's Argument
- The government argued that the Second Amendment protects "law-abiding, responsible citizens."
- They emphasized that "responsible" relates to dangerousness, justifying disarming dangerous individuals based on historical precedent.