Supreme Court Upholds Biden's Ghost Gun Regulation

The Supreme Court has upheld a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, enabling measures like serial numbers, background checks, and age verification. Ghost guns, linked to numerous crimes across the U.S., are now more regulated, with significant drops in their production and use reported in major cities.

The Supreme Court has reinforced a regulation from the Biden administration targeting ghost guns, which are nearly impossible to trace due to their lack of serial numbers. This decision supports regulations such as serial numbers, background checks, and age verification for purchasing these weapons in kit form online.

According to the Justice Department, ghost guns recovered by law enforcement increased dramatically from under 1,700 in 2017 to over 27,000 by 2023. Since the regulation's implementation, major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia have reported a decrease in ghost gun numbers and the manufacturing of gun parts saw a 36% reduction.

The rule's enforcement, directed by then-President Joe Biden, prompted legal challenges but ultimately prevailed. This marks a contrast to a previous court decision that struck down a gun regulation from the Trump administration regarding bump stocks. The ghost gun issue remains crucial as these firearms have been involved in various high-profile crimes, prompting law enforcement to advocate for stronger traceability.

(With inputs from agencies.)