A federal appeals court has allowed a judge's ruling to take effect, which prevents California from enforcing a new law that bans carrying guns in most public places, citing a violation of the Second Amendment. This decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights and required gun laws to align with historical firearm regulation traditions. California's appeal will be heard in April, while gun rights advocates celebrate the decision as a victory for the Second Amendment.
A new California law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in most public places is set to take effect despite ongoing legal challenges. A U.S. district judge initially blocked the law, citing Second Amendment violations, but a federal appeals court has since allowed the law to be temporarily enforced. The legal battle is set to continue with further arguments in the appeals court. Governor Gavin Newsom supports the law as part of broader gun control efforts, while opponents argue it infringes on the rights of gun permit holders and could make communities less safe.
A new California law prohibiting the carrying of firearms in most public places is set to take effect on New Year's Day despite ongoing legal challenges. A U.S. district judge initially blocked the law, citing Second Amendment violations, but a federal appeals court has since allowed the law to temporarily proceed. The law, part of a series of gun control measures signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, faces opposition from gun rights groups who argue it infringes on the right to self-defense. The legal battle is expected to continue with further arguments in the appeals court.
A California law that restricts gun owners from carrying firearms in many public spaces was set to go into effect on New Year's Day but faced a temporary injunction labeling it as contrary to the Second Amendment. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has put the injunction on hold, allowing the law to remain in place while further appeals are considered. The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, designates 26 types of "sensitive" places where firearms are prohibited, even for permit holders, and requires private businesses to explicitly allow concealed weapons if they choose to permit them. This development follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a similar law in New York, demanding gun laws align with historical firearm regulation traditions.
