More than 60 House Republicans joined Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging the justices to rule that bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles violate the Constitution.

The brief supports the petitioners in Grant v. Higgins, a case the Supreme Court will hear that asks whether such bans infringe on rights protected by the Second and 14th Amendments.

Clyde, a vocal defender of Second Amendment protections, organized the effort among his Republican colleagues in the House. The filing asks the Court to find the restrictions unconstitutional.

The amicus brief adds to the arguments presented by the parties in the case. It emphasizes the importance of the constitutional provisions at issue in Grant v. Higgins.

The Supreme Court accepted the case for review, setting the stage for a decision on the legality of AR-15 rifle bans across jurisdictions that have enacted them. The outcome could affect similar measures in multiple states.

House Republicans involved in the brief argue that the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms, including commonly used semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15. The 14th Amendment is cited in connection with incorporation of those rights against the states.

The filing comes as the Court prepares to consider the constitutional questions raised in Grant v. Higgins. Clyde and the other signatories seek a ruling that affirms broad protections under the Bill of Rights.

This action by House Republicans highlights ongoing legislative and legal efforts to challenge firearm restrictions at the highest levels of the federal judiciary.