Pennsylvania's high court hears arguments in Philadelphia's challenge to gun laws
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments in a case concerning Philadelphia gun laws on Wednesday. The City of Philadelphia, Ceas...
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments in a case concerning Philadelphia gun laws on Wednesday. The City of Philadelphia, CeaseFirePA Education Fund and ten individuals affected by gun violence in Philadelphia filed a lawsuit in 2020 challenge the Commonwealth's Firearms Preemption laws, which block local gun legislation. "At the end of the day, we are hoping to target unlawful firearms. Philadelphia has one of the worst firearm rates in the country second only to Chicago," said lawyer Jasmeet Ahuja who presented oral arguments on behalf of the city and co-petitioners.