DOJ: 2nd Amendment Doesn’t Protect Hunter from Gun Charges

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is facing federal gun charges, and the U.S. Department of Justice has stated that he cannot use his constitutional right to a firearm to avoid prosecution, as it poses a threat to public safety. The DOJ argued that there is historical precedent for disarming individuals who pose an increased risk to public safety due to their conduct or characteristics, including a history of substance abuse.

Hunter Biden, who was indicted in September for lying about his drug use when purchasing a firearm in 2018, has been the subject of legal arguments regarding the constitutionality of the charges and a plea agreement that supposedly provided immunity. The DOJ rejected these arguments and emphasized the historical tradition of firearm regulation, dating back to laws in England from 1328, which were later applied in the United States.

Additionally, the DOJ refuted claims of immunity under the plea agreement, stating that the agreement required the signature of the chief U.S. probation officer for the District of Delaware, Margaret Bray, which was never obtained. Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, including tax charges in California, and accusations of lavish spending and failure to pay taxes, have become a point of contention in the political sphere.

Hunter Biden, who has publicly addressed his substance abuse issues, has been a focal point for Republicans, who have sought to investigate the president’s son as part of their political agendas, despite his lack of involvement in the White House or his father’s recent presidential campaigns.