Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-04-29 08:37:32 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EC604BAA26A66D3ED1F31DFD2FCA8B08B8995734D122E360C4E93DB9F1B9D4E0
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Original Note:
This attempted in Maryland and the 4th U.S. Circuit of Appeals struck it down. They based their decision due to New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen that states you cannot ban guns that are in common use by law-abiding citizens for a lawful purpose. https://thedailyrecord.com/2022/12/06/4th-circuit-weighs-constitutionality-of-marylands-assault-style-weapons-ban/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/21/21-902/214005/20220214105637880_21-902%20Amicus%20Brief%20of%20Law%20Enforcement%20Groups%20and%20Firearms%20Rights%20Groups.pdf
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