Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Judi Lynn

(160,545 posts)
Tue Jul 29, 2014, 03:30 PM Jul 2014

Judge delays his ruling against DC handgun ban

Source: Associated Press

Judge delays his ruling against DC handgun ban
By JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press | July 29, 2014 | Updated: July 29, 2014 2:10pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge who struck down the District of Columbia's ban on carrying handguns outside the home has stopped his ruling from going into effect for about three months so city lawmakers can respond with new legislation.

U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Scullin on Tuesday stayed his ruling from going into effect until Oct. 22.

In a ruling that became public on Saturday, Scullin struck down the city's ban. He wrote that the Second Amendment gives people the right to carry a handgun outside the home for self-defense.

The group that had brought the lawsuit against the city did not oppose a 90-day stay. Lawyers for the city want Scullin to stay the ruling while they appeal, but he will not rule on that request until at least August.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Judge-delays-his-ruling-against-DC-handgun-ban-5654544.php



(Short article, no more at link.)
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Judge delays his ruling against DC handgun ban (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jul 2014 OP
Sounds reasonable hack89 Jul 2014 #1
A Bush Appointee savalez Jul 2014 #2

hack89

(39,171 posts)
1. Sounds reasonable
Tue Jul 29, 2014, 03:46 PM
Jul 2014

DC will desperately try to find a loophole but eventually they will obey the court.

savalez

(3,517 posts)
2. A Bush Appointee
Tue Jul 29, 2014, 06:35 PM
Jul 2014

Surprise surprise.

On September 12, 1991, Scullin was nominated to the Northern District bench by President George H. W. Bush.

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Judge delays his ruling a...