No. 19-864October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020
Docket 19-864October Term 2019 (2019–2020)
Beers v. Barr
This case considers whether the government can permanently strip a law-abiding citizen of their Second Amendment rights based solely on a past involuntary mental health commitment.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 18, 2020
Case Accepted
Arguments
Decision ReleasedMay 18, 2020
- What it's about
This case considers whether the government can permanently strip a law-abiding citizen of their Second Amendment rights based solely on a past involuntary mental health commitment.
Question presented
Whether the government can permanently strip a law-abiding citizen of their Second Amendment rights based solely on a past involuntary mental health commitment.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit / Decision released May 18, 2020
- Area
Gun Rights
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
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- Mar 31, 2026
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