Tag: constitutional rights

Gov. Ricketts Declares Nebraska a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation that designates his state as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State,” reaffirming the state’s support for gun rights. “Nebraska has always been a state that has supported our Second Amendment rights,” Ricketts said, according to a video of the signing event. “As a symbol of that support, I am signing a…


Biden’s Gun Legislation Agenda Raises Red Flags for Rights Groups

Gun rights groups are pushing back against a barrage of executive actions that the Biden administration has argued would help combat what it calls a “gun violence public health epidemic.” The six initial proposals outlined in a fact sheet released by the White House contain two orders that drew particular attention: a Justice Department (DOJ) rule aimed…


Texas Governor Dismisses Biden’s Gun Control Measures as ‘Show’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday pushed back on President Joe Biden’s newly announced executive actions on gun control, saying those proposals are no more than a “show” that doesn’t actually address crimes involving guns. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Abbott rejected the idea that the president could use executive orders to limit…


Utah County Sheriff Vows to Not Enforce ‘Unconstitutional Gun Control’

Deputies of Cache County, Utah, are not going to enforce any federal policy that may infringe on residents’ Second Amendment rights, the County Sheriff’s office said, in response to new gun control measures introduced by President Joe Biden. Shortly after Biden revealed the planned executive actions on guns, County Sheriff D. Chad Jensen took to…


Florida Court Upholds Law that Penalizes Local Gun Control Regulations

A Florida appeals court on Friday upheld a state law from 2011 that would impose penalties on local authorities if they enact or enforce local gun control regulations. A three-judge panel of the Florida First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee granted an appeal from the state of Florida that sought to uphold the law. The…


NRA Celebrates After Florida State Wins Lawsuit on Gun Control

The National Rifle Association (NRA) on Friday celebrated a Florida appeals court ruling on the same day that upheld a state law from 2011 over gun control. “MAJOR NRA COURT WIN: Florida appellate court upholds preemption statute and says that public officials can be fined for overriding state law and implementing local gun control,” the gun…


Abbott Urges Legislation to Make Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on April 9 publicly denounced the Biden administration’s planned actions on gun control and called for legislation to make Texas a Second Amendment sanctuary state. “Biden is threatening our 2nd Amendment rights,” Abbott said on Twitter. “He just announced a new liberal power grab to take away our guns.” The Republican…


Gun Rights Groups Say Biden’s Gun Orders Are ‘Tyrannical,’ Will ‘Dismantle’ Second Amendment

One of the largest gun rights groups in the country said it is preparing to fight a slew of executive actions from the Biden administration, claiming they’re “tyrannical” and that they will “spare no expense” in defeating them. “Gun Owners of America is wholeheartedly opposed to the unconstitutional gun control threatened today by President Biden—restrictions…


Supreme Court Justice Thomas Suggests Facebook, Twitter Could Be Regulated Like Utilities

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appeared to signal that Big Tech firms could be regulated after Facebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump earlier this year. Thomas, considered a conservative on the high court, made the point during a 12-page submission as the Supreme Court issued an order that rejected a lawsuit over Trump’s blocking…


Iowa Governor Signs Bill Into Law Letting Residents Buy, Carry Guns Without Permits

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation into law on Friday lifting some restrictions to buy or carry a handgun in the state for law-abiding citizens.