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American Samoa court rules Second Amendment does not apply

Original: MIKE DAVIS: The American gun-free zone you didn't know about The High Court of American Samoa ruled the Second Amendment

The High Court of American Samoa has ruled that the Second Amendment does not extend to the unincorporated US territory, clearing the way for a near-total gun ban there. The decision, highlighted in a Mike Davis opinion column, is drawing attention to the territory's unusual constitutional status and renewing debate over how far US constitutional gun rights reach beyond the states.

Why now: The ruling challenges assumptions that US constitutional rights apply automatically in unincorporated territories, fueling gun-rights debate.

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• MIKE DAVIS: The American gun-free zone you didn't know about The High Court of American Samoa ruled the Second Amendment doesn't apply in the unincorporated territory, allowing a near-total gun ban to take effect. 🔗 https://www. foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis… · news@na.social · 1

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