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Iowa Court Challenges Gun Ban for Abusers
Iowa’s top court just threw a wrench in the state’s gun ban for domestic abusers, ruling that a 14-year-old misdemeanor conviction doesn’t automatically justify stripping someone of their firearm rights. The court sided with the defendant, saying the law must meet a high constitutional bar—and in this case, the gap in time made the ban too broad. While the law isn’t dead, prosecutors now face tougher hurdles, needing to prove each case individually. Advocates fear this loophole could endanger victims, while lawmakers and prosecutors argue the ruling doesn’t undermine public safety or the…
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