Judge Questions Gun Law’s Tax Foundation | Chicago News

A Texas federal judge just struck a blow to decades-old gun laws, ruling that the National Firearms Act’s foundation crumbles because Congress eliminated taxes on suppressors and short-barreled rifles — turning revenue-based justification into legal air. The court argues that when the tax motive vanishes, so does the constitutional basis for regulation, echoing historical tactics like the Harrison Act where lawmakers used taxation as a cloak for prohibition. This isn’t about Second Amendment rights, but about how government powers are tethered to specific constitutional grounds — and what happens when those grounds collapse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ec2852bc03306db