Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has secured another legal victory in the ongoing battle over the state's new ban on the sale of assault weapons. A federal judge has denied a request for a preliminary injunction to halt the enforcement of House Bill 1240, marking the fourth time a court has ruled in favor of keeping the ban in place while legal challenges continue. The case, Banta, et al. v. Ferguson, et al., was brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and other plaintiffs, who sought to prevent the law from taking effect while the courts reviewed its constitutionality. This decision follows three previous rulings in 2023 that upheld the law. The ban, which took effect immediately, is a common-sense reform that restricts access to weapons of war that devastate entire communities. It is the 10th state to implement such a ban, joining others in restricting access to assault weapons in the interest of public safety. The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and import of assault weapons in Washington state, while allowing exemptions for law enforcement and military use. Importantly, the law does not ban the possession of assault weapons that were legally purchased prior to its enactment. What are your thoughts on this legal victory for the state of Washington? Do you believe this ban will effectively reduce gun violence and make communities safer?
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Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has joined Attorneys General Raúl Labrador of Idaho and Todd Rokita of Indiana, and 25 other states, in filing a brief with the Unites States Supreme Court challenging Illinois’ unconstitutional ban of AR-15 rifles and their standard 30-round magazines. “This ruling by the 7th Circuit is absurd at best,” said Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor. “The Second Amendment does not allow for the court to separate firearms that it deems as looking too ‘militaristic’ from the “arms” protected by the Constitution. Allowing this action by the 7th circuit to go unchallenged sets the precedent that any right in the Constitution can be diminished by mere wordplay. The Supreme Court has affirmed the second amendment repeatedly in recent years and I believe they will do so again here, given the ridiculous departure that the 7th circuit has taken from the plain language of the Constitution.” In reviewing the law taking effect in Illinois, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Barrett v. Raoul found the gun ban constitutional. The Court held that the plain language of the Second Amendment and the term “Arms” does not apply to AR-15s because of their militaristic appearance. The 7th Circuit’s decision lacks any textual or historical basis. In fact, the arms the Second Amendment originally protected were those used in military combat. The 7th Circuit’s analysis bears no resemblance to the analysis prescribed by the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief asks the Supreme Court to grant certiorari and correct the 7th Circuit’s erroneous decision. This brief was also joined by Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming and the Arizona and Wisconsin Legislatures. To read the letter, click: https://lnkd.in/djTPZDku #WeAreAKLaw
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In the dynamic realm of U.S. law, certain judgments have the potential to redefine the landscape. Today, we're shedding light on a crucial verdict from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, one that could reshape gun laws and individual rights in California and beyond. 📖 Here's a sneak peek: - The Case's Current Status: Recent changes put a challenge to California's gun law on hold. - A Win for California: The decision maintains the state's gun law intact. - Historical Relevance: This case delves into the historical context of gun restrictions. - The Why: The court's decision is grounded in procedural issues, not directly addressing 2nd Amendment claims. Read the full blog for the complete story: https://lnkd.in/gsnkrZ2a 📚 #LegalNews #GunLaws #California #JusticeMatters #USLaw #StayInformed #LegalSystem #LegalRights #LawWurk
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In the dynamic realm of U.S. law, certain judgments have the potential to redefine the landscape. Today, we're shedding light on a crucial verdict from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, one that could reshape gun laws and individual rights in California and beyond. 📖 Here's a sneak peek: - The Case's Current Status: Recent changes put a challenge to California's gun law on hold. - A Win for California: The decision maintains the state's gun law intact. - Historical Relevance: This case delves into the historical context of gun restrictions. - The Why: The court's decision is grounded in procedural issues, not directly addressing 2nd Amendment claims. Read the full blog for the complete story: https://lnkd.in/gsnkrZ2a 📚 #LegalNews #GunLaws #California #JusticeMatters #USLaw #StayInformed #LegalSystem #LegalRights #LawWurk
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