Court Upholds Firearm Restrictions for Defendants Awaiting Trial

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In a recent ruling, a federal court in San Francisco upheld the constitutionality of firearm restrictions placed on defendants awaiting trial.

The court found that prohibiting defendants like John Thomas Fencl and Jesus Perez-Garcia from possessing firearms was justified, as it aligns with past restrictions aimed at disarming dangerous individuals.

Judge Gabriel P. Sanchez, speaking for the three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, emphasized the historical precedent of disarming criminal defendants deemed to pose a significant danger to public safety.

This historical context, Sanchez argued, justified the restrictions imposed on Fencl and Perez-Garcia.

Both defendants challenged the law, arguing that there was no historical basis for precluding released detainees from possessing firearms. However, the court disagreed, citing the long-standing practice of temporarily disarming criminal defendants facing serious charges or deemed dangerous.

Court Upholds Firearm Restrictions for Defendants Awaiting Trial

Fencl, arrested with over 100 guns in his home, and Perez-Garcia, apprehended with a significant amount of drugs at the U.S.-Mexico border, both challenged the terms of their release. They argued that the restrictions violated their Second Amendment rights.

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The court’s decision is rooted in the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. vs. Bruen, underscores the importance of considering historical tradition in assessing the constitutionality of gun laws.

Despite potential further legal challenges, the ruling reflects a recognition of the need to keep firearms out of the hands of those who pose a risk to public safety.

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