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The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the federal government’s ban on so-called ghost guns — untraceable weapons that can be easily assembled from parts kits often purchased on the internet.
The justices split 7-2, with four conservative justices and three liberals backing the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate — and ban — the kits. Weapons created from the kits lack serial numbers and are frequently used in crimes.
Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the majority, said the regulations were permitted under the Gun Control Act of 1968. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.
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The justices split 7-2, with four conservative justices and three liberals backing the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate — and ban — the kits. Weapons created from the kits lack serial numbers and are frequently used in crimes.
Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the majority, said the regulations were permitted under the Gun Control Act of 1968. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.