DOJ Files Federal Suit Challenging Denver Assault Weapons OrdinanceJuly 6, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed suit in federal court June 30 to strike down Denver's assault weapons ordinance, calling it presumptively unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
DOJ Files Simultaneous Second Amendment Suits Against Virginia and CaliforniaJuly 6, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed twin Second Amendment lawsuits July 1, 2026, against Virginia and California, challenging new state gun bans and seeking permanent injunctions in both cases.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over 15-Round Magazine BanMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed suit against Colorado on May 6, 2026, challenging the state's 2013 ban on firearm magazines holding more than 15 rounds as unconstitutional.
DOJ Sues Denver to Strike Down 37-Year-Old Assault Weapons BanMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued Denver on May 5, 2026, to invalidate the city's 1989 assault weapons ban, marking one of the first actions by the new Second Amendment Section.
DOJ Files Second Colorado Lawsuit, Targeting State Magazine BanMay 8, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued Colorado on May 6, 2026, challenging the state's large-capacity magazine ban under the Second Amendment, one day after suing Denver over a related firearms law.
DOJ Sues Denver to Invalidate 37-Year-Old Assault Weapons BanMay 6, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued Denver on May 5, 2026, to overturn a 1989 assault weapons ban, marking one of the first actions by the department's new Second Amendment Section.