On June 2, 2025, the Supreme Court declined to review Maryland's ban on assault weapons and Rhode Island's restrictions on high-capacity magazines, leaving these laws in effect. The decision reflects ongoing debates about the Second Amendment and state regulations on firearms. Conservative justices expressed skepticism about the constitutionality of such bans, with Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissenting. The Maryland law, enacted after the Sandy Hook shooting, prohibits certain semiautomatic rifles, while Rhode Island's law limits magazine capacity. The court's decision continues a trend of avoiding major gun cases since its 2022 ruling expanding gun rights.