A federal judge in Florida ruled a U.S. law that prohibits people from having firearms in post offices to be unconstitutional, the latest court decision declaring gun restrictions violate the Constitution.

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a Trump appointee, cited the 2022 Supreme Court ruling “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen” that expanded gun rights. The 2022 ruling recognized the individual’s right to bear a handgun in public for self-defense.

The judge shared her decision in the indictment that charged Emmanuel Ayala, U.S. Postal Service truck driver, with illegal possession of a firearm in a federal building.

  • Dead_or_Alive@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    There were mass shootings prior to the post office.

    Freedom is scary, get over it. If you crave safety go live in an authoritarian society like China.

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      10 months ago

      Freedom is scary

      I’m pretty free and never have to fear that the jackass in front of me on the highway will pull a gun if I look at him wrong. Crazy how a gun isn’t necessary for freedom.

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          10 months ago

          No you see you have it backwards. I’m not afraid of psychos with guns because I live in a country with somewhat sane firearm laws.

          The guy who pulled the gun on me in Boston lived in fear though.

          Weird how that works.

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            10 months ago

            Sounds like you should stay where ever you are from. You prefer to trade freedom for perceived safety.

            I would advise not coming to America again. Freedom can be scary.

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        10 months ago

        I see you would prefer an echo chamber reinforcing your beliefs.

        Seeing other people’s viewpoints and understanding their thoughts on an issue can be difficult.

        Freedom is scary, get over it.