In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 in favor of upholding a federal gun control law aimed at safeguarding victims of domestic violence. The ruling comes as the court's first Second Amendment case since expanding gun rights back in 2022.

The case in question revolved around a 1994 ban on firearms for individuals under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners. The law has been hailed as a crucial measure in protecting victims from potential harm.

The Supreme Court justices overturned a previous ruling from the federal appeals court in New Orleans, which had previously struck down the law. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court, emphasized the law's "common sense" approach, stating that it only applies after a judge has determined that an individual poses a credible threat of physical violence.

However, Justice Clarence Thomas, known for his significant role in the 2022 Bruen ruling in a New York case, dissented from the majority opinion.

President Joe Biden, who has been critical of previous high-court decisions on gun control and other contentious issues, commended the Supreme Court's ruling. Biden stated that "no one who has been abused should have to worry about their abuser getting a gun" and expressed his satisfaction that survivors of domestic violence and their families can still rely on crucial protections as they have for the last three decades.

This decision follows the Supreme Court's recent overturning of a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, rapid-fire gun accessories used in a deadly mass shooting. The court determined that the ban exceeded the Justice Department's authority in imposing such a measure.

Today's ruling directly stemmed from the Supreme Court's Bruen decision in June 2022. The case involved Zackey Rahimi, a Texas man who allegedly attacked his girlfriend during an argument and subsequently threatened her with a firearm.

During arguments presented in November, some justices expressed concern over the potential implications of ruling in favor of Rahimi, suggesting it could jeopardize the background check system. The Biden administration highlighted that this system has prevented over 75,000 gun sales based on domestic violence protective orders over the past 25 years.

With the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the federal gun control law, the focus remains on protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring their safety as they navigate difficult circumstances.