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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?

Federal Judge Upholds Washington’s Ban On Assault Weapons As Legal Challenges Continue

Federal Judge Upholds Washington’s Ban On Assault Weapons As Legal Challenges Continue

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