Justice Department Sues Denver Over Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban
Denver Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban Litigation·May 5 – May 5, 2026
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Justice Department Sues Denver Over Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Denver to challenge its ban on semi-automatic rifles. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Second Amendment protects commonly owned firearms and that the city's rule is unconstitutional. The legal challenge focuses on the city's prohibition of AR-15-style rifles. Federal officials claim these weapons are legal for law-abiding citizens to own. Denver's mayor has remained defiant despite the federal lawsuit. The city's ban is part of local efforts to reduce gun violence, but the Justice Department maintains that the Constitution is not a suggestion. This lawsuit represents a major push by the federal government to overturn local assault weapon restrictions.
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DOJ sues Denver over semi-automatic rifle ban as mayor remains defiant
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