Why Rahimi Did Not Change a Damn Thing
The Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Rahimi upheld the constitutionality of disarming individuals found by a court to pose a credible threat to another's safety. However, the ruling is considered limited, as it does not address the procedural due process requirements for such disarmaments, leaving questions about standards of proof, evidence presentation, and the right to cross-examine accusers unanswered. The decision is seen by some as a 'nothing burger' because it affirms an existing principle rather than establishing new law or resolving ambiguities in existing 'red flag' and protection order statutes.










