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Gun Bans for Domestic Abusers Face a Test at the Supreme Court

Gun Bans for Domestic Abusers Face a Test at the Supreme Court

FromConsider This from NPR


Gun Bans for Domestic Abusers Face a Test at the Supreme Court

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Nov 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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At the Supreme Court on Tuesday, justices seemed inclined to uphold a federal law that bans anyone covered by a domestic violence court order from having a gun. But if they do that, the decision will likely be a narrow one, leaving many questions about the future of gun regulations unanswered.NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg reports. A note to listeners, there is a graphic description of violence in this episode. Email us at considerthis@npr.org
Released:
Nov 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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