Are individuals convicted of non-violent felonies (or misdemeanors in some cases) still a part of "the people" who possess the right to keep and bear arms? The Biden administration says no, and a three judge panel on the 8th Circuit has agreed, but a 3rd Circuit decision rejecting the DOJ's argument has led to a circuit split and could result in the Supreme Court soon weighing in on the issue.

Are individuals convicted of non-violent felonies (or misdemeanors in some cases) still a part of "the people" who possess the right to keep and bear arms? The Biden administration says no, and a three judge panel on the 8th Circuit has agreed, but a 3rd Circuit decision rejecting the DOJ's argument has led to a circuit split and could result in the Supreme Court soon weighing in on the issue.

Circuit Split Could Lead to a SCOTUS Showdown over Prohibited Persons

A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.&nbsp;Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country.&nbsp;Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/CamEdwards">@CamEdwards</a>.&nbsp;Follow Cam and Company on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CamAndCompany" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CamAndCompany</a>.

A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.  Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country.  Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter @CamEdwards.  Follow Cam and Company on Twitter @CamAndCompany.

A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.&nbsp;Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country.&nbsp;Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CamEdwards" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CamEdwards</a>.&nbsp;Follow Cam and Company on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CamAndCompany" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CamAndCompany</a>.

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