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SULLUM: A gun ruling highlights the tricks Congress uses to evade limits on its power
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jacob Sullum , as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The decision was welcomed by Second Amendment groups.
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that several national firearm regulations are unconstitutional. The decision was welcomed by Second Amendment groups. The ruling centered on the limits of federal government power, rather than gun rights specifically.
It found that the government's powers are limited to those granted by the Constitution. Further details on the case, involving the National Firearms Act, are available from the Odessa American. S.
District Judge James Hendrix, and it is related to a law passed last year regarding federal taxes on certain firearms and accessories.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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