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Federal judge rules Missouri’s ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ unconstitutional

1 year 1 month ago
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a controversial Missouri law — known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act — that penalizes police for enforcing federal gun laws. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Wimes ruled that the 2021 Missouri law is unconstitutional and “invalid, null, void, and of no effect.” “State and local law enforcement officials in Missouri may lawfully participate in joint federal task forces, assist in the investigation and enforcement of federal firearm crimes,”…
Rebecca Rivas

Election Day: Mayor Jones opposes critics, past rivals in struggle for control of City Hall

1 year 1 month ago
For more than a century, 28 members of the Board of Aldermen governed the city of St. Louis. Those days are almost over. A primary election on Tuesday will begin the toppling of dominoes in a chaotic transition phase that several local candidates have dubbed "Aldergeddon." Tuesday's election marks the first political contest under the newly drawn ward maps, where 39 candidates will compete for 14 seats. The top two candidates in each ward will advance to an April 4 general election.   Ward reduction…
Mark Maxwell