Oregon clears a significant hurdle in implementing stricter gun and ammunition regulations approved by voters in November 2022, as an intermediate appeals court rules that the proposed measures are constitutional. This unanimous decision reverses a previous lower court ruling that halted their enforcement, marking a pivotal victory for Governor Tina Kotek and supporters of the regulations.
The appeals court evaluated three key provisions of Ballot Measure 114 and confirmed their alignment with state law. This ruling not only empowers the state to begin enforcing tighter controls but also sends a message about the ongoing legal and political battles surrounding gun rights in the U.S.
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