AG Hilgers Files Amicus Brief Defending Second Amendment Rights

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined in an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on April 14, 2026, arguing against what he characterizes as overreaching lawsuits that threaten Second Amendment protections.

An amicus curiae brief, or "friend of the court" filing, allows parties who are not directly involved in a case to present arguments to the court. Hilgers' participation reflects the Nebraska Attorney General's office involvement in nationwide litigation surrounding constitutional firearm protections.

The brief challenges what Hilgers' office describes as "overreaching lawsuits" that threaten Second Amendment rights. The filing comes amid a broader national debate over firearm regulations and constitutional protections, with multiple amicus briefs filed by various states and interest groups in pending cases before the nation's highest court.

The Nebraska Attorney General's office has frequently engaged in Second Amendment litigation. In December 2025, Hilgers joined similar amicus briefs addressing firearm rights and federal overreach. Additionally, the office has been involved in state-level Second Amendment matters, including a December 2023 opinion that state law preempted Omaha's firearms restrictions, leading to litigation challenges in both Omaha and Lincoln.

The brief filed this month represents continued engagement by Nebraska's top law enforcement official in protecting what the office views as constitutional rights related to firearm ownership and possession.