coloradokevin
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The SCOTUS now has a conservative tilt, but they've avoided gun cases like the plague for a while now (with Heller being an obvious exception). During this time period the likelihood of another federal-level assault weapon ban has been pretty minimal, thanks in large part to the party that has been in power. But, this hasn't always been the case at state levels, and more and more states seem to be passing laws to ban modern sporting rifles (aka: "assault rifles"), which are arguably the most popular class of firearms sold today. So far these state-level laws have remained unchallenged by the SCOTUS, but even Justice Clarence Thomas has indicated that he thinks the court has been negligent in not taking on these cases.
So, do you guys think the new, more conservative supreme court will finally tackle this issue, or do you think this is a can that will continue to be kicked down the road?
For my part of it, I'm not holding my breath that they'll address the issue, but I sure hope they do. I live in Colorado, which has turned decidedly blue in the past decade and a half (thanks mostly to Denver/Boulder). During midterm elections the Dems took back the trifecta in our state legislature (house/senate/governorship), and some of these politicians have been outspoken proponents of restrictive gun laws.
So, do you guys think the new, more conservative supreme court will finally tackle this issue, or do you think this is a can that will continue to be kicked down the road?
For my part of it, I'm not holding my breath that they'll address the issue, but I sure hope they do. I live in Colorado, which has turned decidedly blue in the past decade and a half (thanks mostly to Denver/Boulder). During midterm elections the Dems took back the trifecta in our state legislature (house/senate/governorship), and some of these politicians have been outspoken proponents of restrictive gun laws.