Judge halts enforcement of Virginia’s assault weapons ban statewide
The injunction now covers all law enforcement agencies, and the judge said limited enforcement would create a patchwork across the commonwealth.
- A Washington County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that his preliminary injunction against Virginia's new assault weapons ban will apply statewide beginning July 21, aiming to prevent a "treacherous patchwork of enforcement."
- Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation earlier this year prohibiting the sale and manufacture of certain semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, though the law took effect July 1 amid multiple constitutional challenges.
- On Monday, a three-judge panel of the Supreme Court of Virginia refused to consolidate four separate lawsuits challenging the ban, rejecting Attorney General Jay Jones's request to streamline proceedings.
- Attorney General Jones vowed to continue defending the restrictions, calling them "common sense gun laws" intended to improve public safety, yet state and federal court fights have essentially stalled enforcement.
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Judge: Injunction Against Virginia 'Assault Weapons' Ban Is Statewide
Judge Jeffrey L. Campbell clarified his injunction against Virginia's "assault weapons" ban, making clear the injunction is statewide. The post Judge: Injunction Against Virginia ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Is Statewide appeared first on Breitbart.
Virginia AG Working To Restore Gun, Mag Ban
Two courts have blocked enforcement of Virginia’s new semi-auto rifle and magazine bans, but Attorney General Jay Jones says the laws are still in force for agencies not named in the lawsuits. The post Virginia AG Working To Restore Gun, Mag Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Here’s Why Judge Blocked Blue State’s Gun Ban
A Virginia judge informed officials in the state that a newly passed ban on modern semiautomatic firearms was blocked across the state in a Tuesday letter, citing the potential for a “treacherous patchwork” in the state.
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