Florida cities challenge state ban on local gun laws

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


Updated 4:22 pm, Tuesday, April 10, 2018

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Three more Florida cities are challenging a state law prohibiting them from enacting gun regulations.

The Broward County cities of Coral Springs, Coconut Creek and Pembroke Pines filed suit Tuesday arguing the 2011 law violates the state and federal constitutions. Many Coral Springs and Coconut Creek teens attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where a gunman killed 17 on Feb. 14. Ten cities filed a similar lawsuit last week.

The 2011 law says cities can be forced to pay $100,000 plus legal fees and their officials fined $5,000 and removed from office for enacting gun regulations. It was backed by the National Rifle Association and signed by Gov. Rick Scott.

Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Florida-cities-challenge-state-ban-on-local-gun-12822627.php

[BigmanPigman]

1. Can people boycott cities?

I am sure they do not get much from tourist dollars.

[Princess Turandot]

2. I believe the cities are on the right side here..

The article headline is a little confusing. The cities are challenging a state law that forbids city governments from enacting their own gun control laws. The law also punishes them financially should they pass such laws, and would levy personal fines against the city officials involved, as well as remove them from office.

[BigmanPigman]

3. Oh, I get it now. Thanks.

[HopeAgain]

4. I hope it is sucessful

I'm tired of these Crackers from North Florida putting my family's life at risk.

[The Blue Flower]

5. We must oppose Scott's run for Senate

And make sure Bill Nelson beats him soundly.