Coverage dated May 31, 2023

Conservative SCOTUS judges gave Hunter Biden a new legal defense

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Federal law bans drug users from owning guns, but Hunter Biden's lawyers said if he faces gun crime charges, they will use the Second Amendment in defense.

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Politico
Could Hunter Biden be the next poster child for Second Amendment rights? (opens Politico)
Published May 31, 2023
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The president’s son is under investigation for potentially breaking the law banning drug users from owning guns – but the law’s constitutionality faces growing challenges.
Breitbart News
Hunter to Use 2nd Amendment Defense Against Potential Gun Charges (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 31, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Hunter Biden's lawyers will use the Second Amendment as a legal defense against potential gun- charges.
Newsweek
Conservative SCOTUS judges gave Hunter Biden a new legal defense (opens Newsweek)
Published May 31, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Federal law bans drug users from owning guns, but Hunter Biden's lawyers said if he faces gun crime charges, they will use the Second Amendment in defense.