United States v. Hemani · ¶48

We see one more problem yet with the government's submission. Recall its claim about § 922(g)(3)'s “why.” The government argues that, consistent with historical laws, § 922(g)(3)'s unlawful user provision disarms individuals who are, as a “category,” “violen[t]” and “unusually dangerous.” Brief for United States 4, 10–11. So far, we have spotted the government its assertion about § 922(g)(3)'s purpose. But there are at least two reasons to doubt it has established even that much.

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