Constitutional Law
Jul. 17, 2026
California gun restrictions face renewed constitutional challenges
Two federal cases could reshape California's firearms laws as a judge revives a challenge to the state's expansive concealed-carry restrictions and the Trump administration seeks to strike down handgun sales requirements. Both lawsuits rely on the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision, arguing California's regulations lack historical support under the Second Amendment.
California's firearm regulations face renewed constitutional scrutiny as two federal cases challenge key restrictions on carrying and purchasing handguns under the U.S. Supreme Court's evolving Second Amendment framework.
One case, pending in the Central District of California, challenges Senate Bill 2, which greatly expanded the list of "sensitive places" where concealed firearms are prohibited. In a separate lawsuit filed July 1, the U.S. Department of Justice ...
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