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SCOTUS Allows Biden Admin to Regulate Ghost Guns for Now

HeadlineAug 09, 2023

The Supreme Court has upheld the Biden administration’s ability to regulate “ghost guns” — assembly kits which allow buyers to build untraceable guns at home. The federal government can require that manufacturers of ghost gun kits include serial numbers and conduct background checks on customers, while a challenge to the rule is heard in lower courts. Justices John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett joined with the three liberal members of the court in the 5-4 ruling.

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