Judge’s decision in gun ban challenge weeks away as state also set to appeal concealed carry ruling
A trial over the constitutionality of Illinois’ ban on certain high-powered firearms ended this week after four days of arguments and now is in the hands of a federal judge who is expected to make a decision within the next few months.
Paxton to appeal Dallas judge’s ruling on State Fair of Texas gun ban policy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal to a higher court after a Dallas County district judge on Thursday denied his office’s request to temporarily halt a new State Fair of Texas policy prohibiting firearms on its fairgrounds.
Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals judge's ruling upholding State Fair gun ban
DALLAS – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an expedited appeal Thursday after a Dallas County judge upheld the State Fair's gun ban earlier that day. Judge Emily G. Tobolowsky ruled almost immediately in favor of the City of Dallas and the State Fair after attorneys finished their closing statements early Thursday afternoon.
Judge denies effort to halt State Fair of Texas’ gun ban
A judge has denied a effort by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to halt the recently announced ban on guns at the State Fair of Texas.
Judge allows Texas State Fair’s gun ban to stand for now
On Thursday, a Dallas County District Court struck down Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to temporarily block the State Fair of Texas’ new policy banning all firearms from its fairgrounds.
Attorney General Ken Paxton to appeal decision upholding State Fair of Texas gun ban
A notice of appeal was filed hours after a Dallas County judge ruled to keep a ban on guns at the State Fair of Texas in place.
Judge denies Texas AG Ken Paxton's effort to block State Fair gun ban. Here's what the ruling means
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sought an injunction against the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas to block enforcement of the gun ban.
Texas judge rejects Paxton attempt to block State Fair gun ban
An Texas judge has slapped down an attempt by state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to force the state fair to allow guns. Paxton’s office sued in August to block a change in state fair policy to ban private firearms — a change Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky upheld Thursday.
Dallas judge leaves State Fair of Texas gun ban in place
Attorney General Ken Paxton's office wanted a judge to put a stop to the State Fair's gun ban before the fair opens Sept. 27.
State Fair of Texas firearms ban stands after judge's ruling
Tobolowsky ruled almost immediately in favor of the City of Dallas and the State Fair after attorneys finished their closing statements early Thursday afternoon. The 2024 edition of the fair gets underway next Friday,
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Judge allows Texas State Fair’s gun ban to stand for now
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