U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States v. Trajuan West
September 3, 2026
Summary
The Eighth Circuit affirmed West's conviction and two sentencing enhancements, holding that his facial Second Amendment challenge to §§ 922(g)(1) and (g)(9) is foreclosed, that the obstruction-of-justice enhancement applies to his attempt to recruit his girlfriend to lie, and that the firearm‑in‑connection‑with‑drugs enhancement applies given his drug‑dealing conduct.