The US Supreme Court has declined to review several appeals regarding state bans on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, including those from Maryland and Rhode Island. In a series of decisions, the Court left in place existing bans, signaling that the issue of assault weapon legislation may resurface in the future. Notably, Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch expressed interest in taking up challenges related to AR-15 bans, highlighting a division within the Court on the interpretation of the Second Amendment. Justice Kavanaugh acknowledged the significance of the matter, indicating that the Court may revisit the topic soon. For now, the bans remain upheld.