[DV_listserv] US v. Rahimi Case Information (SCOTUS)

[Domestic Violence issues]

Today, the US Supreme Court heard the US v. Rahimi (5th circuit) case dealing with disarming those that are subject to restraining orders.

  *   Here is a link to the oral argument audio (about 1.5 hours long): https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2023/22-915
  *   An article from post-argument today: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-11-07/supreme-court-hears-major-test-of-2nd-amendment-gun-rights-in-a-case-of-domestic-violence
  *   Some background/context info below is from the Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP).
What You Need to Know About the Rahimi Case
On November 7th, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case called U.S. v. Rahimi. It's a case that is very important to survivors of domestic violence and the people who help them.  In U.S. v Rahimi, the Supreme Court will decide whether some people convicted of domestic violence offenses should have access to a gun.
That this is even a question is mind-boggling. Since 1994 federal law has said that people subject to domestic violence protection orders should not have access to a gun while that protection order is active. This has saved countless lives. Read More from Roberta Valente, Esq.
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BWJP through two of its national centers, the National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit<https://bwjp.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=554dc701fd0b3a38d610ccc2c&id=1e1b96e2b1&e=f8e636b4ae> and the National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships,<https://bwjp.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=554dc701fd0b3a38d610ccc2c&id=bee7b352e7&e=f8e636b4ae> has been a leader in developing a national response to this case, including an amicus brief<https://bwjp.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=554dc701fd0b3a38d610ccc2c&id=a604de0b65&e=f8e636b4ae> filed by the gender-based violence field.
BWJP PRESS RELEASE: https://bwjp.org/supreme-court-set-to-hear-united-states-v-rahimi-case-domestic-violence-protection-orders-under-scrutiny/

Another Perspective on the Hearing in United States v. Rahimi:
On November 7, 2023, the Supreme Court will hear a crucial case, United States v. Rahimi, which focuses on the Second Amendment constitutionality of the federal firearm ban for individuals under disqualifying domestic violence protection orders. Former Assistant United States Attorney Margaret Groban writes based on case law and practical considerations. Learn more about it in her article. - Margaret Groban, Consultant at NRCDVF.

Article: https://www.preventdvgunviolence.org/news/another-perspective-rahimi-case.html

Sarah Sabri (she/her/hers)
Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor
Sr. Assistant Attorney General | Criminal Justice Division
Oregon Department of Justice
2250 McGilchrist St. SE Ste. 100
Salem, OR 97302

Main: 503.378.6347 | Desk: 503.934.2024 | Fax: 503.373.1936



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