The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law that required gun owners to obtain a property owner’s permission before carrying firearms on private land open to the public, ruling 6-3 in Wolford v. Lopez.
The ideologically divided court held that states cannot impose such a prior-permission requirement, invalidating the Hawaii statute at the center of the case.
The ruling continues a line of decisions addressing the scope of Second Amendment rights and the limits states may place on the public carry of firearms. Supporters of the law had argued it protected the rights of property owners, while challengers said it unduly burdened gun owners.
The decision adds to an evolving legal landscape governing firearms regulation across the country.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/25/politics/live-news/supreme-court-issues-opinions