Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii's 'Vampire Rule' for Gun Owners
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii restriction on firearms that limited when individuals could carry them on certain private properties open to the public, ruling that it infringes on the right to bear arms. In a 6-3 vote, the court invalidated the measure requiring concealed carry permit holders to seek permission from property owners before entering. The rule has been dubbed the 'vampire rule' because, similar to the classic novel 'Dracula' and related tales, vampires can only enter someone's home if invited. The court, which typically supports gun rights, concluded that the provision violates the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Conservative justices formed the majority, while the three liberal justices dissented. 'The effect of this new rule is to impose severe restrictions on the everyday activities of residents who have met the state's rigorous requirements for obtaining a gun carry permit,' wrote conservative Justice Samuel Alito on behalf of the court. 'This regime obstructs what the Second Amendment protects: the right of Americans to carry firearms for personal defense while they go about their daily lives,' he added. In her dissenting vote, liberal Justice Elena Kagan stated that she would have upheld the law, as it constitutes a 'modern equivalent of colonial and founding-era laws that similarly prohibited carrying firearms on private property without the property owner's express consent.'
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
