Summary
In a 2024 ruling, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), a federal law that prohibits firearm possession by individuals with felony convictions. The court upheld this ban both generally (facially) and in specific applications (as applied). The decision emphasized an "individualized dangerousness" inquiry, aligning with the standards set forth in the Bruen Supreme Court precedent.
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In a 2024 legal decision, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed the constitutionality of Section 922(g)(1), a federal law that prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms. The court determined the law was valid both in its general wording and in its application to specific circumstances. This ruling notably stressed the importance of considering an “individualized dangerousness” assessment, aligning with principles set forth in the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision.
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In a 2024 court case, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the law preventing individuals with felony convictions from owning firearms is constitutional. The court highlighted the need to determine if each person is individually dangerous, a concept stemming from an earlier legal decision known as Bruen.
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In 2024, the Sixth Circuit decided that a law stopping people who have committed serious crimes from owning guns is allowed by the Constitution. The court also made it clear that when deciding if someone can have a gun, it is important to check if that person is truly dangerous. This idea came from an earlier court ruling.