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Federal Judge Upholds Constitutionality of Oregon’s Strict Gun Control Law
In a significant legal decision, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has upheld the constitutionality of Oregon’s Measure 114, a stringent gun control law passed by voters. The measure, considered one of the most restrictive in the United States, mandates that individuals obtain a permit to purchase firearms and bans large-capacity magazines capable of holding more…
Read MoreNow what? Implementation of Oregon Measure 114’s Gun Restrictions
The supporters of Oregon’s Measure 114, a new gun control initiative, are celebrating a significant milestone this week as the measure narrowly passed with 51% of the vote. However, the path to implementation is far from clear. With ongoing legal challenges and a complex rule-making process ahead, the measure’s gun limits may not take effect…
Read MoreMeasure 114: Oregon Appeals Court Maintains Hold on Gun Control Law
On Friday, the Oregon Court of Appeals denied a request from the state to allow Measure 114, a voter-approved gun control measure, to go into effect while an appeal is underway. The measure had been previously ruled unconstitutional by a Harney County judge. However, the Appeals Court did agree to expedite the decision on the…
Read MoreOregon Judge Declares Measure 114 Gun Safety Law Unconstitutional
In a recent ruling, a Harney County Circuit Court judge has determined that Oregon’s new gun laws, established under voter-approved Measure 114, are in violation of the state constitution. This decision marks a significant setback for the gun control measure, which was passed by a narrow margin in November 2022 but has been in legal…
Read MoreFBI States It Can’t Conduct Gun Permit Background Checks for Measure 114 Due to Legal Restrictions: The Underlying Issue
The future of Oregon’s controversial gun control law, known as Measure 114, remains uncertain as a Harney County judge deliberates on its constitutionality under the state constitution. Passed by a narrow margin in 2022, Measure 114 is currently on hold pending legal review. However, the law faces an unexpected obstacle from the Federal Bureau of…
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