Sessions Information

  • January 11, 2025
    2:40 PM - 4:10 PM
    Session Type: AALS Hot Topic Programs
    Session Capacity: N/A
    Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square
    Room: Golden Gate 4
    Floor: Lobby Level

    The topic of ghost guns is drawing attention as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up Garland v. VanDerStok, a case with implications for untraceable firearms. Often made through kits or 3D printing, ghost guns challenge gun control laws, raising constitutional, regulatory, and social justice concerns. The Court’s decision may reshape firearm regulation, executive authority, and enforcement disparities. This presentation explores legal, technological, and social dimensions, focusing on public defense and the impact on marginalized communities. It encourages critical discussions on how evolving laws intersect with systemic inequalities and the rapid advancement of technology and regulatory power.

Session Speakers
City University of New York School of Law

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

Session Fees
  • AALS Hot Topic Program - Untraceable Firearms and the Future of Gun Control: Constitutional, Regulatory, and Social Implications of the Supreme Court's Ghost Gun Case: $0.00