DEVELOPING: Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Challenge to Hawaii's Strict Gun Laws

BREAKING NEWS Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Challenge to Hawaii's Strict Gun Laws The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark challenge to Hawaii's strict gun laws, which restrict where gun owners can carry their weapons. The case is set to be heard in the coming months. At issue is a 2023 law that bans guns on private property open to the public, such as clubs, bars, and restaurants, unless the property owner has given permission. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled that this law is constitutional, but the Second Circuit disagreed and paused an identical New York law. The Supreme Court's decision to hear this case comes after it struck down a century-old gun law in New York in 2022, ruling that there is a constitutional right to carry a firearm outside the home. This latest challenge could have significant implications for gun laws across the country. Hawaii's strict gun laws have been in place since 2019 and have been upheld by lower courts. However, the Supreme Court's decision to hear this case suggests that it may be willing to re-examine these laws. The Supreme Court has not yet set a date for oral arguments or a ruling on the case. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*