NRA Sues Chicago, San Francisco Over Gun Bans

Chicago Tribune:
A day after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down a gun ban in Washington, the National Rifle Association on Friday sued Chicago and three suburbs to have their firearm bans repealed. The separate federal suits by the NRA target gun bans in Evanston, Morton Grove and Oak Park in addition to Chicago. On Thursday, the Second Amendment Foundation and the Illinois State Rifle Association also sued Chicago to overturn its 26-year gun ban.

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NRA Sues to Overturn S.F. Gun Ban in City Housing
The Associated Press:
SAN FRANCISCO -- The National Rifle Association sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to overturn its ban on handguns in public housing, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a handgun ban in the nation's capital. The legal action follows a similar lawsuit against the city of Chicago over its handgun ban, filed within hours of Thursday's high court ruling.

Posted by Editor at June 28, 2008 03:12 AM