Court Cites Newly Enacted Louisiana Amendment To Strike Down Ban On Felon Gun Possession

Court Cites Newly Enacted Louisiana Amendment To Strike Down Ban On Felon Gun Possession: pIn the wake of an amendment to the Louisiana Constitution that arguably makes state protection of gun rights even greater than under the Second Amendment, a trial judge has invalidated a statute prohibiting those convicted of “crimes of violence” from possessing guns. The NRA-backed amendment, passed by ballot initiative in November, established that the right [...]/p