The question
Whether Hawaii's law barring licensed concealed-carry permit holders from carrying handguns on private property open to the public without the owner's express consent violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments.
Wolford v. Lopez
What the Court decided
The Court struck down Hawaii's law barring licensed concealed-carry permit holders from carrying handguns on private property open to the public unless the owner gives express authorization. The Court held that carrying handguns for self-defense falls within the plain text of the Second Amendment, so the restriction is presumptively unconstitutional. Hawaii's shift from the common-law rule imposes a new and significant burden on the right recognized in Bruen. The permit holders challenging the law prevail.
How the justices split
6-3The Court's opinion
Alito, joined by Roberts, Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett
The Court held that carrying handguns for self-defense falls within the plain text of the Second Amendment, making Hawaii's law presumptively unconstitutional. Petitioners are among the people protected by the Amendment and seek to bear arms. Owners of establishments open to the public may still admit or exclude armed persons, but Hawaii's shift from the common-law rule imposes a new and significant burden on the right recognized in Bruen, including deterring proprietors from welcoming permit holders.
Concurring
Barrett, joined by Thomas, Gorsuch
Barrett filed a concurring opinion. Thomas and Gorsuch joined as to Part II-B. The syllabus does not state the substance of the concurrence beyond its existence and joinder.
Dissenting
Kagan, writing alone
Kagan filed a dissenting opinion. The syllabus does not state the substance of the dissent beyond its existence.
Dissenting
Jackson, joined by Sotomayor
Jackson filed a dissenting opinion, joined by Sotomayor. The syllabus does not state the substance of the dissent beyond its existence and joinder.
How we know · 5 sourced claims
Hawaii's law prohibiting licensed concealed-carry permit holders from carrying handguns on private property open to the public without the owner's express authorization violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments.
Source: syllabus, Held
The restrictions imposed by Hawaii's law fall within the plain text of the Second Amendment, so the law is presumptively unconstitutional.
Source: syllabus, Held
Hawaii's shift from the common-law rule imposes a new and significant burden on the right recognized in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen.
Source: syllabus, Held
Alito delivered the opinion of the Court, joined by Roberts, Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett.
Source: syllabus, lineup
Kagan filed a dissent, and Jackson filed a dissent joined by Sotomayor.
Source: syllabus, lineup