Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has expressed his discontent with the Supreme Court's decision to decline a challenge to Maryland's ban on "assault weapons."
He criticized the court, suggesting it prioritizes "bailing out illegal aliens" over safeguarding American rights. This reaction comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case, a decision that has sparked debate among conservative circles.
According to Breitbart, the Supreme Court's majority opted not to engage with the challenge, a move that was met with dissent from Justices Neil Gorsuch, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas. These justices openly disagreed with their colleagues' decision to sidestep the case.
The Associated Press highlighted Justice Thomas's pointed remarks: I would not wait to decide whether the government can ban the most popular rifle in America. That question is of critical importance to tens of millions of law-abiding AR15 owners throughout the country.
Governor DeSantis echoed this sentiment, taking to social media platform X to voice his frustration. He stated, The Court has more urgency in bailing out illegal aliens than in upholding the rights of Americans even in regards to an enumerated right in the Constitution.
His comments reflect a broader conservative concern about the perceived erosion of constitutional rights, particularly the Second Amendment, which many believe is under threat from progressive policies.
The Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case leaves unresolved questions about the future of gun rights in America. As the debate over the balance between public safety and constitutional freedoms continues, the voices of dissenting justices and political leaders like DeSantis underscore the ongoing tension surrounding this pivotal issue.
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