A federal judge in Florida ruled a U.S. law that prohibits people from having firearms in post offices to be unconstitutional, the latest court decision declaring gun restrictions violate the Constitution.

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a Trump appointee, cited the 2022 Supreme Court ruling “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen” that expanded gun rights. The 2022 ruling recognized the individual’s right to bear a handgun in public for self-defense.

The judge shared her decision in the indictment that charged Emmanuel Ayala, U.S. Postal Service truck driver, with illegal possession of a firearm in a federal building.

    • Dead_or_Alive@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Last time I checked killing people is still murder in Florida, which is a crime.

      There are many other common everyday items in society that can kill people if misused, yet they are not illegal in the post office.

      Edit: Wow soo many downvotes for simply pointing out the fact that murder is still illegal in Florida.

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        10 months ago

        killing people is still murder in Florida, which is a crime

        No, no, and no. If your are president you can totally murder and it is not a crime unless you are impeached and convicted - heard from a source that is considered reliable in Florida.

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          10 months ago

          That is a very flawed opinion put forth in a court case outside of the state of Florida. Murder is still illegal in Florida.

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            I dunno, some people are claiming to have “total immunity.” Big people, important people. Some tell me the most important.

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        10 months ago

        There are many other common everyday items in society that can kill people if misused, yet they are not illegal in the post office.

        Are these other common everyday items purpose built for killing someone?

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          10 months ago

          Are these other common everyday items purpose built for killing someone?

          Killing multiple someones from across the room…?

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            10 months ago

            Lmao, what were guns invented for if not to kill things? And which everyday object in the post office was equally invented to kill people?

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        10 months ago

        It was your second paragraph that got you the downvotes. And/or missing the joke

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        10 months ago

        Downvotes aren’t necessarily disagreements. Sometimes they’re just about helping other people invest their time better.