Heller
Coverage of Heller in the Nexus archive.
- Judge halts all enforcement of Virginia’s assault weapons sale and purchase ban
A Virginia judge blocked enforcement of a new assault weapons ban, citing violations of the state's 1971 constitutional right to bear arms. The injunction remains in effect until July 1, 2027, or until a final court decision, as Virginia's attorney general announced plans to appeal.
- Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults
A Florida appeals court ruled that the state's ban on concealed carry for 18- to 20-year-olds violates the Second Amendment, granting young adults the same gun rights as older adults. The decision cited constitutional protections and historical militia laws, rejecting arguments that age restrictions are justified by concerns over firearm misuse.
- Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults
A Florida appeals court ruled that the state's ban on concealed carry for adults aged 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, granting them the same constitutional protections as older adults. The decision overturned a trial court's rejection of Jaylen Eubanks' challenge after his 2024 arrest for carrying a concealed firearm.