Supreme Court of the United States / October Term 2023

Garland v. Cargill

Decided June 14, 2024. Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 22-976 · 602 U.S. 406 · Cited 33 times

Holding

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its statutory authority by issuing a Rule that classifies a bump stock as a “machinegun” under 26 U. S. C. §5845(b).

The Court’s statement of the holding, from the opinion’s syllabus. The syllabus is prepared by the Reporter of Decisions and is not part of the opinion of the Court — read the official opinion for authority.

Official text

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