All articles tagged with #gun ban
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Axios
A federal appeals court in California ruled that the state's ban on openly carrying guns in most public places is unconstitutional, citing a recent Supreme Court decision and the Second Amendment, effectively striking down the law that restricted open carry for most residents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lower court's block on California's ban on guns in most public places, just a week after the law was allowed to take effect. The ban, which was part of Senate Bill 2, faced legal challenges from concealed-carry permit holders and gun-rights organizations, leading to a back and forth in the courts. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, divided public places into 26 categories where guns are prohibited, but the recent ruling has halted its enforcement once again.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Two men, Jose Romero and Nathen Garley, were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium. The shooting, which appeared to be a case of mistaken identity, prompted the New Mexico governor to issue a controversial gun ban. Romero was already wanted for drug dealing, while Garley was found with a gun and fentanyl tablets during a separate arrest. The suspects, reputed gang members, allegedly attacked a pickup truck leaving the game, killing the boy and leaving his cousin paralyzed. The shooting was linked to an ongoing feud with another man, and investigators used cellphone data and social media to track the suspects. The governor's gun ban was temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Santa Fe New Mexican
Republicans are moving forward with their efforts to impeach the governor of New Mexico over her decision to implement a gun ban in Albuquerque. The move comes as a response to the governor's executive order, which prohibits the carrying of firearms in certain areas of the city. Republicans argue that the ban infringes on citizens' Second Amendment rights and are pushing for the governor's removal from office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an updated public health order temporarily suspending firearms near playgrounds and parks in Albuquerque and the surrounding county, following a federal judge's temporary block of a broader gun ban. The order comes after a recent increase in gun violence, including mass shootings and the shooting deaths of three children. The governor's initial order, which declared gun violence and drug abuse a public health emergency, was met with lawsuits arguing that it violated the Second Amendment. The updated order bans carrying firearms in playgrounds and parks, with exceptions for certain managed parks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has announced that he will not defend Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 30-day gun ban in court, citing concerns about its constitutionality and lack of impact on public safety. The governor issued the ban in an effort to address gun violence, but critics argue that it infringes on law-abiding citizens' rights. Gun rights advocates and legislators have already filed lawsuits against the governor, questioning the legality of the order. Torrez urged Lujan Grisham to reconsider the ban, emphasizing the need for comprehensive measures to address gun violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen of New Mexico has declared that he will not enforce Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 30-day "public health order" banning concealed and open carry permits, calling it unconstitutional and ineffective in curbing gun violence. The governor issued the order in response to recent instances of gun-related deaths in Albuquerque. Sheriff Allen, along with other law enforcement officials, has expressed disagreement with the order, prompting a response from the governor to "stop being squeamish" about enforcing it. Violators could face civil penalties and fines, but not all law enforcement officials agree with the order.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Santa Fe New Mexican
The governor of the state has issued a ban on carrying guns in Albuquerque following the tragic death of an 11-year-old child. The move aims to enhance child safety and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
The Michigan Capitol Commission has unanimously approved a total gun ban within the state Capitol building, with the exception of currently sitting lawmakers who possess concealed pistol licenses. The ban, which will take effect in September, allows only certain individuals, such as Michigan State Police, Capitol security officers, active-duty law enforcement officers, and authorized federal agents, to carry firearms within the building. The decision comes after the commission previously approved an open-carry firearm ban earlier this year. The new security measures include pass-through weapon detection towers and metal detectors at various entrances. Michigan becomes the 25th state in the nation to enact some form of a gun ban.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Marijuana Moment
A federal appeals court has ruled that the ban preventing people who use marijuana from possessing firearms is unconstitutional. The court cited a Supreme Court ruling that any firearm restrictions must be consistent with the historical context of the Second Amendment's original ratification. The court found that disarming individuals based solely on past drug usage does not align with historical traditions. The ruling could potentially invalidate the statute for any person who is an "unlawful user" of any illicit drug, not just marijuana. This decision adds to a series of successful challenges to the federal ban on firearms for cannabis consumers in various federal courts across the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a 30-year-old federal law that prohibits individuals under domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns. The case involves a Texas man who was indicted for violating the law after threatening a woman with a gun and being involved in a series of shootings. The man argues that the law violates his Second Amendment rights. The 5th Circuit initially upheld the law but reversed its decision after the Supreme Court set a new standard for evaluating gun restrictions. The Biden administration has appealed the 5th Circuit's decision, and the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the next term.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Colorado Sun
Protesters organized by Here 4 The Kids are holding a sit-in outside the Colorado Capitol to demand that Governor Jared Polis sign an executive order banning guns or at least for four days. Polis' office has said he won't sign an order that violates the U.S. Constitution. The sit-in is scheduled to run from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Monday. The organizers of the sit-in say they understand what they are asking for is unlawful. Polis signed into law five major bills tightening gun regulations this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
The US Supreme Court has denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and an Illinois law banning the sale of certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines. The state law is being challenged in both state and federal court. Wednesday’s high court ruling indicates the ban will remain in effect while those challenges play out.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Center Square
A federal judge in the Southern District of Illinois has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Illinois' gun and magazine ban statewide. The ban was enacted by Governor J.B. Pritzker on January 10, but lawsuits challenging the law were filed in state and federal courts. The case could be appealed to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, where a similar challenge is pending. Several cases are also pending in Illinois state court.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A growing list of companies are announcing layoffs this year amid concerns about economic uncertainty, as well as the need to cut back after going on a hiring spree during the pandemic. Washington’s Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed a statewide ban on most sales of assault-style weapons. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is struggling to get to 218 votes on his proposed plan to raise the national debt limit. The USDA said it’s considering changes to limit the amount of salmonella bacteria in some chicken products. The World Health Organization warned Tuesday of a “huge biological risk” after Sudanese fighters seized the National Public Health Laboratory in Sudan’s capital Khartoum.