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Supreme Court strikes Hawaii’s ‘default’ ban on guns on private property that’s open to the public
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
By Tierney Sneed, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law that banned guns on private property open to the public where the owner hadn’t explicitly condoned the carrying of firearms.
In the ruling, the conservative majority said the law – passed after a blockbuster ...
Key takeaway In the ruling, the conservative majority said the law – passed after a blockbuster 2022 ruling from the high court expanding gun rights – was unconstitutional.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Hawaii's law banning guns on private property open to the public may have implications for local businesses and property owners. With the court ruling that property owners must explicitly prohibit firearms on their property, El Paso retailers and public spaces may need to reassess their policies on gun carrying. This could lead to increased signage and communication with customers about firearm policies, as well as potential conflicts between property owners and gun owners. Additionally, the ruling may influence the development of local ordinances and laws related to gun safety and public carry, potentially leading to a more permissive environment for gun carrying in public spaces. El Paso residents and business owners will be watching to see how the city and county governments respond to this ruling and whether new policies or laws will be implemented to address the changed legal landscape.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Tierney Sneed, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law that banned guns on private property open to the public where the owner hadn’t explicitly condoned the carrying of firearms.
In the ruling, the conservative majority said the law – passed after a blockbuster ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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