DOJ Pushes for Precedential Ruling on Firearm Ban for Felons in 5th Circuit Court

The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the 5th Circuit Court to publish its opinion upholding a federal ban on gun possession by felons. The DOJ argues that making this ruling precedential would assist judges in addressing similar cases that challenge the constitutionality of the ban when predicate offenses include crimes such as manslaughter and aggravated assault. This move by the DOJ underscores the significance of judicial guidance in complex cases involving second amendment rights and previous felonious behavior. For further details, see the original coverage here.