The Nevada Supreme Court made a significant decision on Thursday, upholding a state ban on ghost guns despite a lower court ruling that favored a gun manufacturer’s argument against the law. The 2021 law regulating firearm components without serial numbers was deemed too broad and unconstitutionally vague by the lower court, but the Supreme Court disagreed.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court stated that the language of the law was clear and understandable through ordinary usage and common understanding. Chief Justice Lydia Stiglich emphasized that the statutes only regulate conduct involving objects intended to become firearms and prohibit acts involving incomplete firearms without serial numbers.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who filed the appeal on behalf of the state, hailed the ruling as a win for public safety, emphasizing the importance of protecting Nevadans from violent crime. On the other hand, the court also made a decision regarding an anti-abortion initiative, establishing guidelines on reproductive health care.
Abortion rights advocates welcomed the decision, highlighting the recognition of reproductive freedom in all aspects of reproductive health care. Despite the setback for anti-abortion activists, they have shifted their focus to a new ballot initiative that aims to amend the state constitution to guarantee access to abortion. The initiative has gathered significant support and aims to secure approval in the upcoming elections.
Overall, the Supreme Court’s rulings have set important legal precedents in Nevada, impacting both gun regulations and reproductive rights in the state.