Oregon Judge Strikes Down Voter-Approved Gun Control Law for Violating State Constitution

An Oregon judge has ruled that the state's voter-approved gun safety law, Measure 114, violates the state constitution. The provisions, which include requiring a safety course and background checks for firearm purchases, as well as banning high-capacity magazines, have been blocked from taking effect pending a trial. The judge's decision states that the restrictions unduly burden the right to self-defense and diminish public safety. The ruling can be appealed to higher state courts.