The 2022 law bans the sale, import, manufacturing and distribution of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.In a statement, Ferguson called the ruling"incorrect" and said he would continue to defend it.
"Every court in Washington and across the country to consider challenges to a ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines under the U.S. or Washington Constitution has either rejected that challenge or been overruled," Ferguson wrote in the statement. After the Monday ruling, the Attorney General's Office filed an emergency stay that was approved by the Washington State Supreme Court.
The stay order was granted for multiple reasons, including the"debatable nature" of issues raised in the case and public safety issues. The law will need to be reviewed again before it is thrown out.Grays Harbor Republican Rep. Jim Walsh said the ruling was"a win for constitutional rights and all of us," noting the issue still needs to be resolved in court.
Other lawsuits have been filed regarding this legislation. In December 2022, Ferguson also filed a lawsuit against a gun store in Federal Way for selling high-capacity magazines after the ban went into effect months before. As a result, the store wasFederal Way gun shop sued for 'brazen' illegal sale of high-capacity magazinesKING would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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