A U.S. appeals court upholds a federal gun ban against Heriberto Carbajal-Flores, a noncitizen accused of firing a weapon during George Floyd protests in Chicago. The court’s ruling reverses a previous decision that deemed the gun ban unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, emphasizing the historical precedent of disarming individuals without legal status.
Carbajal-Flores was arrested in June 2020 after allegedly shooting at a passing car, an act captured on police surveillance. The court’s decision touches on complex historical interpretations of gun laws and citizenship, raising critical questions about the intersection of immigration and gun rights in America. Carbajal-Flores’ attorney expressed disappointment and indicated plans to pursue further legal avenues.
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