government
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s private property gun restrictions
By Zach Schonfeld and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
The Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated Hawaii’s gun restrictions on private property in a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, ruling it violates the constitutional right to bear arms. Justice Samuel Alito agreed with gun rights advocates that the state can’t block handgun possession on privat...
Key takeaway Justice Samuel Alito agreed with gun rights advocates that the state can’t block handgun possession on private property by default unless someone receives the owner’s express consent.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Hawaii's private property gun restrictions has implications for El Paso 's own approach to gun laws. As a community that has experienced the devastating effects of gun violence, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how this ruling affects local regulations. The city's efforts to balance public safety with individual rights will likely be influenced by this decision, which establishes a higher bar for restricting handgun possession on private property. El Paso's city government may need to reassess its own ordinances in light of this ruling, potentially leading to changes in how gun ownership is regulated within the city limits. This development could also spark renewed debate among local lawmakers and residents about the best way to address gun violence while respecting the constitutional right to bear arms.
About this story
Original reporting by KTSM 9 News (NBC) . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KTSM 9 News (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The El Paso stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering government and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? The Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated Hawaii’s gun restrictions on private property in a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, ruling it violates the constitutional right to bear arms. Justice Samuel Alito agreed with gun rights advocates that the state can’t block handgun possession on privat...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KTSM 9 News (NBC) and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Zach Schonfeld and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC). To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter