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June 25, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii's Gun Restrictions, Impacting Similar Laws Nationwide
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Wolford v. Lopez, striking down Hawaii's ban on carrying handguns in publicly accessible private spaces without explicit owner consent.
- Justice Samuel Alito stated the law severely restricts Second Amendment rights, while dissenting Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised concerns about public safety.
- The decision leaves intact some restrictions on gun carrying in sensitive places but casts doubt on similar laws in states like California, New York, and New Jersey.
12 Sources
- Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s private property gun restrictionsJun 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM · The Hill
- Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s ‘vampire rule’ for gun ownersJun 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM · NBC
- Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns on private propertyJun 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM · ABC News
- Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law restricting guns on private property that's open to publicJun 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM · CBS News
- US Supreme Court rules for challenge to Hawaii handgun limitsJun 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM · Reuters
- Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Law Restricting Guns on Private PropertyJun 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM · WSJ
- Supreme Court bars 'vampire rules' on gun ownershipJun 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM · NPR
- Supreme Court hands Second Amendment win to concealed carry holders in blue state gun control caseJun 25, 2026 at 2:29 PM · Fox News
- Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii Gun LawJun 25, 2026 at 2:38 PM · NYT
- Supreme Court strikes Hawaii’s ‘default’ ban on guns on private property that’s open to the publicJun 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM · CNN
- US Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii limits on guns in publicJun 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM · BBC
- Gun control advocates criticize ‘deeply dangerous’ US supreme court decision on Hawaii lawJun 25, 2026 at 6:42 PM · The Guardian