Justice Department Sues Minnesota, St. Paul, and Minneapolis Over Firearm Purchase Waiting Period
Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the State of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis, and the City of St. Paul. As stated in the lawsuit, Minnesota’s permit to purchase and waiting period regulatory scheme violate the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens who desire to acquire firearms for self-defense in their homes. For Minnesotans who do not intend to carry in public, state law imposes a...
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Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the State of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis, and the City of St. Paul. As stated in the lawsuit, Minnesota’s permit to purchase and waiting period regulatory scheme violate the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens who desire to acquire firearms for self-defense in their homes. For Minnesotans who do not intend to carry in public, state law imposes a...
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- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Justice Department Sues Minnesota, St. Paul, and Minneapolis Over Firearm Purchase Waiting Period ↗
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