A Ramsey County judge considers a significant challenge to Minnesota’s prohibition on binary triggers, a firearm modification allowing rapid firing, which was included in a 1,400-page tax bill passed last year. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus argues that this ban, linked to legislative issues surrounding multi-subject bills, violates the state’s constitutional single-subject rule.
During the court proceedings, the plaintiffs pointed out the extensive scope of the tax legislation, which covers diverse topics from combat sports to construction codes. The case brings to light historical warnings from the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding legislative logrolling, raising critical questions about the accountability of lawmakers in crafting such comprehensive bills. Judge Leonardo Castro is expected to deliver a ruling soon, addressing the implications for both the gun rights group and legislative practices in Minnesota.
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