Justices could hear weapons ban appeal
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has so far resisted elaborating on two landmark decisions that established a nationwide right to defend one’s home with a gun.
That could change with a new appeal filed by gun owners that challenges a Chicago suburb’s assault-weapons ban.
The appeal by Dr. Arie Friedman and the Illinois State Rifle Association argues that the city of Highland Park has violated their constitutional rights by banning some of the most popular semi-automatic guns in the United States, as well as ammunition clips of more than 10 rounds.
The justices put off consideration of the appeal last week. In recent years, the court has almost always deferred action on an appeal before agreeing to take it up. The court could say as early as Monday whether it will hear the case.
Massachusetts town issues good ‘citations’
CONCORD, Mass. – Getting a ticket from police in one Massachusetts town isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Concord’s police department says it plans to issue up to 200 “citations” for good behavior. That could include such things as wearing a bicycle helmet or a seat belt, yielding to pedestrians at a crosswalk or looking both ways before crossing a street.
Instead of a fine or a court appearance, these citations can be redeemed for two scoops of ice cream at a local dessert cafe.
Associated Press
