Supreme Court to Hear AR-15 Ban Cases; Virginia Ban Frozen, New Jersey Fights to Keep Ban

The Supreme Court granted cert in Viramontes and Grant (Illinois and Connecticut AR-15 bans). Virginia's assault weapons ban is on hold pending those rulings, with the NRA claiming victory. New Jersey is now fighting to keep its assault weapons ban alive after the Third Circuit struck it down 10-5, signaling the next major test of 'common use' post-Bruen. The cases will test 'common use' under the Second Amendment post-Bruen and could reshape gun laws nationwide.