On May 14, 2026 Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law a blanket prohibition on the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, and transfer of many commonly owned firearms defined by the challenged law as “assault firearms”, as well as magazines with the capacity to hold more than fifteen rounds of ammunition. The bans become effective July 1, 2026.
Within hours, Second Amendment Foundation, joined by partners the National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition and two private individuals filed suit, challenging the constitutionality of the bans under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Case Team: David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, William V. Bergstrom, P. Thomas DiStanislao, Michael H. Brady
Recent Docket Activity
July 7th, 2026
ORDERED that Defendant John L. Lumpkins, in his official capacity as Goochland County Commonwealth's Attorney, time to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint be extended to July 31, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 07/07/2026.
July 6th, 2026
Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by John L. Lumpkins, Jr.
July 2nd, 2026
ORDER in re 18 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. ORDERED that Defendants Sheriff Steven Creasey, Colonel Jeffrey Katz, Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth, and Sheriff Glendell Hill's time to respond be extended to July 31, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 7/2/2026.
July 2nd, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Sebastian Marks Norton on behalf of John L. Lumpkins, Jr
July 2nd, 2026
Memorandum in Support re 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by John L. Lumpkins, Jr.
July 2nd, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by John L. Lumpkins, Jr.
July 2nd, 2026
ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. John L. Lumpkins, Jr answer due 7/31/2026.. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 7/2/2026.
