Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law’s background checks

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An Oregon judge on Tuesday declined to lift his order that temporarily freezes part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure requiring a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred.

Published 5 months ago · Harney County, United States

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Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law's background checks

An Oregon judge is continuing to freeze the part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure that requires a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or

5 months ago·United States

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Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law's background checks

By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge is continuing to freeze the part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure that requires a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred. Harney County Judge Robert S. Raschio previously put the tough new law on hold, including a permit-to-purchase provision and a ban on high-capacity magazines. On Dec. 23, he considered allowing the law’s b…

5 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Raw Story

Oregon judge’s order allows gun sales without completed background checks

A Harney County Circuit Court decision allows Oregonians to continue to buy firearms before completing a background check. Harney County Judge Robert Raschio issued his decision on Tuesday, preventing the state from enacting a background check requirement for firearm purchases. It is part of Measure 114, a law Oregon voters passed in November that is being litigated in Raschio’s court. His decision is part of a wider temporary restraining orde…

5 months ago·United States

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San Diego Union Tribune

Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law's background checks

An Oregon judge is continuing to freeze the part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure that requires a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred

5 months ago·San Diego, United States

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OPB

Oregon judge rules new firearms background check requirements cannot go into effect

After taking more than a week to deliberate, circuit court judge Robert Raschio ruled Tuesday that the state cannot implement the additional background check requirement. Ballot Measure 114, which would create stricter gun laws in Oregon, is now blocked by state courts in its entirety pending a full trial.

5 months ago·Portland, United States

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Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law’s background checks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge on Tuesday declined to lift his order that temporarily freezes part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure requiring a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred. Harney County Judge Robert S. Raschio previously dealt a blow to gun control advocates when he put all other elements of the tough new law on hold, including a permit-to-purchase provision and a ban on high-cap…

5 months ago·Portland, United States

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