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- Nordyke LawsuitSAF Files Amicus Brief in Nordyke Case, Argues For Strict Scrutiny
- Nordyke LawsuitSAF Files Amicus Brief in Nordyke Case, Argues For Strict Scrutiny
- Chicago Lawsuit #2SAF Sues Chicago Over Gun Range Prohibition On 1A, 2A Grounds
- Maryland LawsuitSAF Sues in Maryland Over Handgun Permit Denial
- New York LawsuitSAF Sues in New York to Void 'Good Cause' Carry Permit Requirement
- North Carolina LawsuitSAF Sues to Overturn North Carolina's 'Emergency Powers' Gun Bans
- DC Handgun Carry LawsuitSAF Sues District of Columbia over Carrying of Handguns
- Seattle Parks Gun Ban LawsuitGun Rights Organizations Win Lawsuit to Stop Seattle Ban
- CA Denial of Right LawsuitSAF Challenges Arbitrary Denial of Right to Bear Arms in California
- CA Roster LawsuitSAF Challenges California Handgun Ban Scheme
- DC Expat LawsuitSAF Sues Eric Holder Over Gun Rights of Non-resident American Citizens
- DC Handgun Roster LawsuitSAF Challenges D.C. Handgun Ban Scheme
- WA Alien Resident LawsuitSAF, NRA Sue Washington State for Discriminating Against Alien Residents
- Hayes LawsuitSAF Files Amicus Brief in Hayes Case
- Chicago Gun BanSAF Files Lawsuit Challenging Chicago's Handgun Ban
- DC Gun BanSAF Files Amici Curiae Brief in Lawsuit; DC Gun Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
- San Francisco Gun BanSAF Sues to Overturn San Francisco Gun Ban
- New Orleans Gun Grab LawsuitSAF Stops New Orleans Gun Confiscation
- Washington State Library LawsuitSAF Sues Library System Over Internet Censorship of Gun Websites
- Texas 'Sporting Purposes' LawsuitSAF Files Texas Lawsuit Defending the Gun Rights of Citizens Living Abroad, Challenges 'Sporting Purpose' Restriction
- Ohio 'Sporting Purposes' LawsuitSAF Files Ohio Lawsuit Defending the Gun Rights of Citizens Living Abroad, Challenges 'Sporting Purpose' Restriction
SAF Sues Chicago Over Gun Range Prohibition On 1A, 2A Grounds
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Chicago's new gun ordinance, asserting that "by banning gun ranges open to the public…under color of law," the city is depriving citizens of their right to keep and bear arms in violation of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(573 Kb)
- Preliminary Injunction (pdf)(117 Kb)
- Brown Declaration (pdf)(692 Kb)
- Ezell Declaration (pdf)(66 Kb)
- Hart Declaration (pdf)(330 Kb)
- Hespen Declaration (pdf)(65 Kb)
SAF Sues in Maryland Over Handgun Permit Denial
The Second Amendment Foundation and a Baltimore County, MD man today sued Maryland authorities in federal court because the man’s handgun permit renewal was turned down on the grounds that he could not demonstrate "a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger."
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(49 KiB)
SAF Sues in New York to Void 'Good Cause' Carry Permit Requirement
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against Westchester County, New York and its handgun permit licensing officers, seeking a permanent injunction against enforcement of a state law that allows carry licenses to be denied because applicants cannot show "good cause."
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(49 KiB)
SAF Sues to Overturn North Carolina's 'Emergency Powers' Gun Bans
The Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal lawsuit in North Carolina, seeking a permanent injunction against the governor, local officials and local governments from declaring states of emergency under which private citizens are prohibited from exercising their right to bear arms.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(49 KiB)
SAF Sues District of Columbia over Carrying of Handguns
The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a lawsuit on behalf of three residents of the District of Columbia and a New Hampshire resident, seeking to compel the city to issue carry permits to law-abiding citizens.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(49 KiB)
- Motion for Summary Judgement (pdf)(109 KiB)
Gun Rights Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop Seattle Ban
The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association and five local residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a new Seattle parks regulation that bans firearms, arguing that the ban violates Washington State�s long-standing preemption statute. They are joined by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the Washington Arms Collectors.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(2.27 MB)
- Summary Judgement Hearing Transcript (pdf)(1.57 MB)
- Motion for Summary Judgement (pdf)(0.97 MB)
SAF Challenges Arbitrary Denial of Right to Bear Arms in California
The Second Amendment Foundation, Calguns Foundation and three California residents filed a lawsuit seeking to vindicate the right to bear arms against arbitrary state infringement.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(79 KiB)
- Motion for Summary Judgement (pdf)(227 KiB)
SAF Challenges California Handgun Ban Scheme
The Second Amendment Foundation, Calguns Foundation and four California residents filed a lawsuit challenging a regulation that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of "acceptable" handguns approved by the State of California.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(84 KiB)
SAF Sues Eric Holder Over Gun Rights of Non-resident American Citizens
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Attorney General Eric Holder, seeking an injunction against enforcement of a federal law that makes it impossible for American citizens who reside outside the United States to purchase firearms while they are in this country.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(58 KiB)
SAF Challenges D.C. Handgun Ban Scheme
The Second Amendment Foundation and three Washington, D.C. residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a regulation by District of Columbia city government that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of ‘acceptable’ handguns approved by the State of California.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(125 KiB)
SAF, NRA Sue Washington State for Discriminating Against Alien Residents
The Second Amendment Foundation, joined by the National Rifle Association, today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the State of Washington, seeking to overturn a state law that discriminates against legal resident aliens who own firearms by violating their Second Amendment rights under the equal protections affirmed by the 14th Amendment.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(385 KiB)
- Preliminary Injunction (pdf)(24 KiB)
SAF Files Amicus Brief in Hayes Case
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the Hayes case (U.S. v. Hayes).
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Amicus (pdf)(117 KiB)
SAF Files Amicus Brief in Nordyke Case, Argues For Strict Scrutiny
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus curiae brief in the long-running Nordyke v. King case in California, arguing that Second Amendment issues must be decided on a "strict scrutiny" basis, and that an ordinance in Alameda County banning gun shows at the county fairgrounds is unconstitutional because it would not withstand that standard of review.
Read the release announcing the Incorporation amicus.
Read the release announcing the Strict Scrutiny amicus.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Incorporation Amicus (pdf)(168 KiB)
- Strict Scrutiny Amicus (pdf)(172 KiB)
SAF Files Lawsuit Challenging Chicago's Handgun Ban
Following the 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment protects an individual civil right to keep and bear arms, and that a municipal gun ban violates that right, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) filed a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Chicago's long-standing handgun ban. The case is McDonald v. City of Chicago.
Read the release announcing the lawsuit.
We maintain a separate website with news and case filings for this case at www.ChicagoGunCase.com.
SAF Files Amici Curiae Brief in Lawsuit; DC Gun Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court has overturned the DC Gun Ban, ruling that the Second Amendment protects and individual right to keep and bear arms. Alan Gura, the attorney arguing for Americans' Gun Rights and one of the main forces behind the Heller (formerly Parker) case, has posted the filings to the Supreme Court. We have mirrored the some of the filings below.
For those who want to read *all* of the filings, Mr. Gura has made them available.
SAF, CCRKBA and Madison Society, along with a dozen university law professors, filed an amicus brief in the suit to overturn the DC Gun Ban. Additionally, 13 state Attorneys General filed an amici curiae brief in support of the SAF position to protect the right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Parker Amicus Curiae Brief (pdf)(2 MB)
- State Attorneys General Amicus Brief (pdf)(1.5 MiB)
- Decision (pdf)(194 KiB)
- DC Application to Extend Certiorari (pdf)(164 KiB)
- Application Opposing Extention Of Certiorari (pdf)(95 KiB)
- Order Granting Certiorari (pdf)(40 KiB)
- Heller Amicus Curiae Brief (pdf)(230 KiB)
SAF Sues to Overturn San Francisco Gun Ban
The city appealled SAF's intial victory overturning the San Francisco Gun Ban. The California Appeals Court has unanimously ruled to uphold the lower court's decision, so SAF won again. The city then appealed to the California Supreme Court, which again ruled in SAF's favor.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Petition for Writ of Mandate (pdf)(4 MiB)
filed with Court of Appeals and referred back to Superior Court - Petition for Writ of Mandate (pdf)(3 MiB)
filed with Superior Court - Objection and Motion to Strike, Memorandum of Points & Authorities (pdf)(386 KiB)
- Reply to City's Opposition to Motion for Writ of Mandate (pdf)(1.7 MiB)
- Statement of Decision Granting Petition for Writ of Mandate (pdf)(1.5 MB)
- Appeals Court Decision (pdf)(85 KiB)
SAF Stops New Orleans Gun Confiscation
SAF has negotiated with the City of New Orleans to return the guns they illegally-siezed from law-abiding citizens in the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina. If you had a gun siezed, read these instructions on how to get it returned to you. If you have any problems please contact us.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief (pdf)
- Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And Preliminary Injunction (pdf)
- Consent Order (pdf)
- Motion to Hold Defendents, and Memorandum in Support of Motion to Hold Defendents C. Ray Nagin and Warren Riley In Contempt of the Consent Order (pdf)
- Memorandum in Opposition to Defendents Motion to Dismiss (pdf)
- Motion to Compel for Contempt (pdf)
- Order for Contempt (pdf)
- Consent Order (pdf)
SAF Sues Library System Over Internet Censorship of Gun Websites
The Second Amendment Foundation and three Washington State residents have filed a federal lawsuit against a north-central Washington regional library system for denying them access to websites that include information on firearms and publications dealing with guns.
Read the release announcing the lawsuit.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(93 KiB)
SAF Files Texas Lawsuit Defending the Gun Rights of Citizens Living Abroad, Challenges 'Sporting Purpose' Restriction
The federal statutes being challenged ban the receipt, sale and purchase of firearms by U.S. citizens who claim legal residency outside the U.S. Expatriates cannot buy guns, and while they can receive guns for ‘lawful sporting purposes,’ they cannot do so for lawful self defense while visiting the U.S. The suit claims that these laws violate the Second and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(1.2 MB)
SAF Files Ohio Lawsuit Defending the Gun Rights of Citizens Living Abroad, Challenges 'Sporting Purpose' Restriction
The federal statutes being challenged ban the receipt, sale and purchase of firearms by U.S. citizens who claim legal residency outside the U.S. Expatriates cannot buy guns, and while they can receive guns for ‘lawful sporting purposes,’ they cannot do so for lawful self defense while visiting the U.S. The suit claims that these laws violate the Second and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.
- Complaint (pdf)(341 KiB)
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