DOJ Challenges Denver's Ban on Common Semiautomatic Rifles
TL;DR
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the City of Denver alleging its ordinance banning semi-automatic rifles, including AR-15-style firearms, violates the Second Amendment; the Civil Rights Division will defend law-abiding gun owners nationwide, citing the Heller decision that protects weapons in common use for lawful purposes.
- Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Sues the City of Denver for Unconstitutional Weapons Bans Department of Justice (.gov)
- Denver defies Trump administration order to repeal longstanding assault weapons ban Denverite
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- City of Denver, state defy Trump DOJ demands to repeal gun laws KUSA.com
- DOJ threatens Denver with lawsuit over city’s assault weapons ban Denver Gazette
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