Supreme Court to Challenge Hawaii's Gun-Carrying Law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Hawaii's law requiring owner consent for carrying handguns onto public-accessible private property, further debating Second Amendment rights. This follows previous rulings, such as the 2022 Bruen decision, which expanded gun rights. The outcome could impact gun regulations nationwide.
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday its decision to review a challenge against a Hawaii statute that restricts carrying handguns onto private properties accessible to the public, such as most businesses. This move could further define the scope of gun rights in the United States.
Three Hawaii residents, supported by a Honolulu-based gun advocacy group, have appealed a lower court's ruling which found Hawaii's law likely complies with the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The law mandates that concealed carry license holders obtain property owner consent before carrying a handgun onto public-accessible private property.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in this case during its term starting Monday. The challenge comes shortly after Hawaii's Democratic Governor Josh Green enacted the measure in June 2023, with plaintiffs asserting it violates their Second Amendment rights. Prior Supreme Court rulings, including the 2022 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision, have set precedents for expanding gun rights, impacting upcoming deliberations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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