Supreme Court Decides Wolford
By Stephen P. Halbrook
The Volokh Conspiracy
June 25, 2026
On June 25, the Supreme Court decided Wolford v. Lopez, holding 6-3 that Hawaii may not “prohibit licensed concealed-carry permit holders from carrying handguns on private property open to the public unless the property owner gives express permission.” Justice Alito delivered the opinion of the Court, joined by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett. Justice Kagan dissented, as did Justice Jackson, joined by Justice Sotomayor.
“Supreme Court Decides Wolford,” The Volokh Conspiracy, June 25, 2026.