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Federal appeals court nonviolent felon gun rights ruling 2026
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OCT 14 · Day 1
Federal appeals court rules some nonviolent felons can legally own guns
U.S. Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas wrote for the majority in the decision against Bost.
The Supreme Court's 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen held that modern gun restrictions must be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation.
The Third Circuit ruled that the federal firearms ban could not be applied to Edward Williams based on his prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol in the early 2000s.