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Supreme Court Upholds 30-Year Law Preventing Domestic Abusers from Accessing Firearms

Jun 21, 2024, 05:00 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a critical law passed by Congress that prevents domestic abusers from accessing firearms. This decision, which aligns with the Second Amendment, is seen as a significant step in protecting victims of domestic violence and reducing gun violence. Lawmakers and advocates have praised the ruling for its potential to save lives, noting that women are five times more likely to be murdered by an abusive partner when a gun is accessible. The decision underscores the deadly link between domestic abuse and firearms, and while it is a positive step, many emphasize that more work remains to combat domestic and gun violence comprehensively. The upheld law has been in place for 30 years, and there are calls to pass universal background checks and an assault weapons ban. Additionally, a bipartisan brief was led to the Court to support this outcome.