California's Attempt to Ban Carrying Firearms in Public Places Thwarted by Federal Judge

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves. The law, set to take effect on January 1, would have prohibited carrying concealed guns in 26 places, including public parks, churches, and banks. The judge's decision is a victory for the California Rifle and Pistol Association, which sued to block the law, arguing that it defied the Supreme Court's ruling on gun laws. Governor Gavin Newsom, a proponent of the law, has positioned himself as a national leader on gun control.