Third Circuit Lets New Jersey Keep Enforcing Unconstitutional Rifle and Magazine Bans
New Jersey may continue enforcing its rifle and magazine bans while the state asks the Supreme Court to reverse its Third Circuit defeat.
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Justice Department Sues Local Government Over Concealed Carry Restrictions
The Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit against a local county government for enacting public carry restrictions that violate the Supreme Court's landmark Wolford ruling. The suit contends that local buffer zones unconstitutionally strip citizens of Second Amendment rights in public spa...
DOJ Calls Enforcement of Montgomery County Carry Ban Police Misconduct
The Justice Department has sued Montgomery County over its sprawling 100-yard firearm exclusion zones, arguing that the county makes lawful public carry nearly impossible and directly violates the Supreme Court’s decision in Wolford v. Lopez.
Third Circuit Split Could Push California Magazine Ban Before Supreme Court
The petitioners in Duncan v. Bonta are urging the Supreme Court to review California’s magazine ban after the Third Circuit expressly rejected the Ninth Circuit’s reasoning and struck down New Jersey’s similar restriction.
Rochester Homeowner Wakes to Someone Coming In the Back Door at 4:30 A.M., Fatally Shoots Intruder in His Kitchen
A Rochester homeowner woke to someone entering through the back of his house at 4:30 a.m. Police say the intruder was on parole for burglary. Read the original story: Rochester Homeowner Wakes to Someone Coming In the Back Door at 4:30 A.M., Fatally Shoots Intruder in His Kitchen
‘Gang of Four’ Coordinated Washington Hunting Policy Behind Closed Doors
The 68-page report, released July 31, looked at allegations that commissioners violated the Public Records Act, the Open Public Meetings Act and were essentially too cozy with organizations which oppose department policies.
Richmond Delivery Driver Fires Several Rounds at Teen During 10:30 A.M. Carjacking Attempt, No Charges Placed
A Richmond delivery driver fired several rounds at a teen he says tried to take his car. No charges have been placed. Read the original story: Richmond Delivery Driver Fires Several Rounds at Teen During 10:30 A.M. Carjacking Attempt, No Charges Placed
A Federal Court Threw Out New Jersey’s Rifle and Magazine Bans. The State Is Asking to Keep Enforcing Them Anyway
A federal court struck down New Jersey's rifle and magazine bans. The state is asking to keep enforcing them while it appeals. Read the original story: A Federal Court Threw Out New Jersey’s Rifle and Magazine Bans. The State Is Asking to Keep Enforcing Them Anyway
State Court Upheld the 100-Yard Ban. The DOJ Says the Second Amendment Says Otherwise, and Its Deadline Has Expired
The DOJ's noon deadline for Montgomery County to stop enforcing its ban on guns in synagogues has passed with no word on the county's answer. Read the original story: State Court Upheld the 100-Yard Ban. The DOJ Says the Second Amendment Says Otherwise, and Its Deadline Has Expired
New Jersey Claims Restored AR-15 and Magazine Rights Would Cause ‘Irreparable Harm’
New Jersey is asking the Third Circuit to keep its unconstitutional bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines in force while the state prepares an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.