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Supreme Court agrees to review ban on AR-style semi-automatic rifles in major Second Amendment case
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
By John Fritze, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will decide whether cities and states may ban people from owning AR-15 rifles and similar semi-automatic weapons, taking up a major Second Amendment dispute that it had previously declined to address.
One of the appeals i...
Key takeaway Ten states have similar bans in place, according to the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to review bans on AR-style semi-automatic rifles has significant implications for El Paso , where gun ownership and regulation are highly debated topics. As a city that has experienced tragic gun violence in the past, the outcome of this case could influence local efforts to regulate firearms. While Texas is an open-carry state, El Paso's unique location on the US-Mexico border and its history of gun-related incidents make it a crucial location for considering the impact of such regulations. The court's ruling could also affect local law enforcement's approach to gun safety and enforcement, potentially shaping the city's public safety strategies. El Pasoans will be watching this case closely, as it may set a precedent for future gun control measures in the city and state. The ruling's connection to the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation, as established in the Bruen decision, will be particularly relevant in Texas, where gun rights are deeply ingrained in the state's culture.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By John Fritze, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will decide whether cities and states may ban people from owning AR-15 rifles and similar semi-automatic weapons, taking up a major Second Amendment dispute that it had previously declined to address.
One of the appeals i...
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