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

A judge in Oregon has ruled that a voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution, further delaying its implementation and raising questions about its future. The law, which requires background checks and gun safety training for firearm permits, as well as a ban on high-capacity magazines, has been tied up in state and federal court since its narrow approval by voters last November. The ruling can be appealed to the Oregon Court of Appeals and potentially the Oregon Supreme Court. The decision highlights the ongoing legal battles over gun control measures and the interpretation of the Second Amendment.