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.