Jackson County Joint Statement After Court Victory . . .

From the courthouse . . . With more info and context following the press release . . .

Joint Statement on Federal Court Decision

The following is a joint statement from St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page, and Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. regarding today’s federal court ruling on HB 85. St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jackson County came together to file a lawsuit against the legislation in 2021:

"A bipartisan majority of Missourians want the state legislature to enact common-sense gun safety measures, like red flag laws and background checks, to help keep families across our state safe. But year after year, Jefferson City politicians have continued to pass dangerous bills that make it more difficult to prevent gun violence in our communities. HB 85 makes it harder for police to do their jobs and strips away critical tools we need to protect our neighborhoods. We are encouraged by the federal court ruling today declaring it unconstitutional.”

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Federal judge rules Missouri 2nd Amendment Preservation Act unconstitutional

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A federal judge has ruled that the Missouri Second Amendment Preservation Act, which prohibited local law enforcement of federal gun laws, is unconstitutional. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Wimes ruled Monday that the act violated the Supremacy Clause, and is null and void.

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