Minnesota Firearm News

Federal agencies are increasingly buying personal data from private brokers—bypassing warrant requirements and raising serious Fourth Amendment concerns. With tools like FISA Section 702 and AI-driven analysis, critics warn this growing surveillance capability could reshape privacy rights and government oversight.

A federal court struck down California’s firearm marketing law as unconstitutional, ending a years-long legal battle and restoring First Amendment protections for the industry.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the NRA’s bid for monetary damages in NRA v. Vullo, leaving qualified immunity in place for former New York official Maria Vullo. While the NRA won’t receive compensation, the Court’s prior unanimous 9-0 ruling affirming its First Amendment claim remains a significant precedent against government officials using regulatory pressure to suppress lawful advocacy.