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The Conversation: SCOTUS considers HI gun law; State Legislature

By Catherine Cruz,
Maddie Bender, DW Gibson
Published January 20, 2026 at 10:44 AM HST
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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

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