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Nov 13, 2007

And the Supreme Court Verdict Is…

…ummm, nothing yet. According to the Associated Press, the Supreme Court failed to reach a decision on whether or not to hear a case related to the District’s gun laws. Though a verdict from last week’s conference discussion was possible today, it seems that the nine justices haven’t yet decided if they want to take the case, which stems from a March decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Circuit that ruled…

Nov 02, 2007

D.C. Gun Laws Move Closer to Day in Court — Or Not

In the coming weeks District officials will find out whether a Court of Appeals decision that found the city’s gun laws unconstitutional will stand or whether the U.S. Supreme Court will take up Mayor Adrian Fenty’s appeal. According to SCOTUSBlog, the justices of the Supreme Court will debate whether or not to take the case on November 9. Should they choose to, the two sides would argue before the court in February or March; otherwise,…

May 17, 2007

To Appeal or Not to Appeal…

Mayor Adrian Fenty has had a pretty easy run so far. Spare a recent brush-up over some lifted school reform plans, Fenty’s first five months in office have proven that he’s dedicated, energetic and well-liked. But the recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Circuit deeming the city’s restrictive gun laws unconstitutional has dumped a load of pressure and expectations on Fenty — both locally and nationally. As the Post reported…

Mar 09, 2007

Fenty Responds to Gun Law Ruling

In the wake of this morning’s ruling that the District’s gun laws are unconstitutional, Mayor Adrian Fenty has promised to appeal the decision. In a statement Fenty said: I am strongly opposed to the Court’s decision. District residents deserve every protection afforded to them under District law. I will instruct my Attorney General and the Solicitor General to explore every legal option that will uphold the City’s gun ban.An appeal would go to the full…

 
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