Supreme Court turns away a 2nd Amendment challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons

The Supreme Court case highlights that Maryland’s ban on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 remains upheld despite justices’ mixed votes, suggesting state restrictions on such weapons are unlikely to be overturned anytime soon. Advocates argue these bans protect public safety, while critics fear the ruling could pave the way for stricter regulations in Democratic-led states. Meanwhile, most Americans oppose outright bans on AR-15s but support stronger background checks to reduce gun violence.