State of Tennessee v. Charles Hubert Russell

Judicial · January 14, 2026

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Opening argument: Heller and Bruen framework

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Defense counsel (first appearance) argued that District of Columbia v. Heller recognized an individual right to keep and bear arms and that New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen requires courts to test gun restrictions against historical traditions; counsel said the government must show the restriction is consistent with the nation’s historical tradition.

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A Tennessee appellate panel heard oral arguments over whether a statute barring convicted drug felons from possessing firearms violates the Second Amendment, with defense counsel invoking Heller and Bruen and the state arguing historical tradition and existing statutory remedies.

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