Dear Court Watch Friends and Supporters,
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Nov. 7 in United States v. Rahimi, a case with profound implications for survivors of domestic violence. At risk is nearly 30 years of federal law that prohibits abusers from buying or owning guns for the duration of a domestic violence protective order. Recognizing the extreme danger of guns in domestic violence situations, and the risk posed by the Rahimi case, we are excited to announce the release of our latest report, Guns and Domestic Abusers: Protective Orders and Gun Removal in Montgomery County, Maryland.
This report illustrates how domestic violence protective orders promote safety by restricting abusers’ access to firearms. The report: - highlights federal and Maryland law governing domestic violence and access to firearms,
- explores the process used to serve domestic violence protective orders and obtain guns from abusers in Montgomery County, MD,
- presents data collected by Court Watch monitors on use of gun-related best practices by Montgomery County District Court judges, and
- makes recommendations to further strengthen the protective order process in Montgomery County.
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