Supreme Court Tightens History and Tradition Standard for Gun Restrictions

By Alex Rivenbark · SCOTUSblog · 2026-07-31

The Supreme Court recently issued two rulings that clarify how lower courts should evaluate the constitutionality of firearm regulations. According to reporting from SCOTUSblog, the justices overturned federal restrictions on drug users and a Hawaii law regarding private property

The Supreme Court recently issued two rulings that clarify how lower courts should evaluate the constitutionality of firearm regulations. According to reporting from SCOTUSblog, the justices overturned federal restrictions on drug users and a Hawaii law regarding private property