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Justice Department Sues Montgomery County, MD

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Today, the Justice Department filed suit against Montgomery County, Maryland (County).

The complaint alleges that the County’s newly enacted Bill 23-26 violates the Second Amendment by prohibiting law-abiding citizens from possessing firearms in daily life. Bill 23-26 prohibits carrying firearms at thousands of locations, and also creates an arbitrary 100-yard exclusion zone around each location. The law applies even if the person carrying a firearm is duly licensed and has the express consent of the property owner.

The breadth of Bill 23-26’s prohibition, including the 100-yard exclusion zone, makes it practically impossible for individuals in the County to go about their daily business while lawfully carrying a firearm.

Therefore, the ordinance violates the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Wolford v. Lopez, where the Court held a law that bans citizens from carrying firearms into, “places that people routinely visit in the course of their daily routines . . . hobbles what the Second Amendment protects: the right of Americans to carry arms for self-defense as they go about their daily lives.”

f you are a current or prospective gun owner and believe that a state or local government has infringed your right to keep or bear arms, please submit a complaint through https://www.justice.gov/crt/second-amendment-section.

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Justice Department Sues Montgomery County, MD for Violating Supreme Court’s Wolford Decision

Today, the Justice Department filed suit against Montgomery County, Maryland (County). The complaint alleges that the County’s newly enacted Bill 23-26 violates the Second Amendment by prohibiting law-abiding citizens from possessing firearms in daily life. Bill 23-26 prohibits carrying firearms...
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shanneba said:
Today, the Justice Department filed suit against Montgomery County, Maryland (County).

The complaint alleges that the County’s newly enacted Bill 23-26 violates the Second Amendment by prohibiting law-abiding citizens from possessing firearms in daily life. Bill 23-26 prohibits carrying firearms at thousands of locations, and also creates an arbitrary 100-yard exclusion zone around each location. The law applies even if the person carrying a firearm is duly licensed and has the express consent of the property owner.

The breadth of Bill 23-26’s prohibition, including the 100-yard exclusion zone, makes it practically impossible for individuals in the County to go about their daily business while lawfully carrying a firearm.

Therefore, the ordinance violates the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Wolford v. Lopez, where the Court held a law that bans citizens from carrying firearms into, “places that people routinely visit in the course of their daily routines . . . hobbles what the Second Amendment protects: the right of Americans to carry arms for self-defense as they go about their daily lives.”
This lawsuit highlights a growing tension between local regulations and constitutional rights. The 100-yard exclusion zone essentially criminalizes lawful carry in most populated areas, even when property owners give permission. The Supreme Court's Wolford decision made it clear that Second Amendment rights extend to places people visit daily, not just the home. What I find interesting is how courts are now scrutinizing these blanket restrictions instead of deferring to local governments. The DOJ's involvement signals that this is not just about one county but about setting a national precedent. For anyone affected by similar laws, submitting a complaint through the DOJ portal is a practical step. I remember needing to submit a legal document related to a similar issue and used https://mfax.to/blog/view-my-fax to track a signed affidavit I sent to my attorney. The document tracking feature gave me peace of mind because I could confirm receipt without follow-up calls. Cases like this remind us that legal challenges take time, but they are necessary to clarify where the line between public safety and individual rights is drawn. Understanding your rights and documenting violations properly is essential. This will likely take years to resolve, but the legal process is the only way to get clarity.
f you are a current or prospective gun owner and believe that a state or local government has infringed your right to keep or bear arms, please submit a complaint through
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That's a pretty significant move
 
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