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

      Last time I checked killing people is still murder in Florida, which is a crime.

      There are many other common everyday items in society that can kill people if misused, yet they are not illegal in the post office.

      Edit: Wow soo many downvotes for simply pointing out the fact that murder is still illegal in Florida.

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        10 months ago

        killing people is still murder in Florida, which is a crime

        No, no, and no. If your are president you can totally murder and it is not a crime unless you are impeached and convicted - heard from a source that is considered reliable in Florida.

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          10 months ago

          That is a very flawed opinion put forth in a court case outside of the state of Florida. Murder is still illegal in Florida.