Victims’ Rights

The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

As someone who supports the Second Amendment, I believe it is crucial to recognize that domestic abusers should not have access to guns. The recent Supreme Court ruling upholding a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims is a victory for public safety and the rights of those who have experienced domestic abuse. This is not about infringing on gun rights; it is about ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals who are at risk of harm from abusers with firearms.

The lone dissenter in the 8-1 ruling was Justice Thomas, who seems to be following a path of jurisprudence that prioritizes creating chaos in American society rather than upholding common-sense laws that protect victims of domestic abuse.… Continue reading