Chiefs, Royals mull KC exit as vote on taxpayer-funded stadium upgrades looms
Residents of Jackson County, Missouri, are facing a vote on April 2 that may determine the future of their local sports franchises — the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The question posed to voters on the ballot asks whether or not they would be in favor of implementing a ⅜-cent sales tax over the next 40 years to help fund stadium upgrades for the two teams.
Should the proposal pass, it would amount to an average annual cost of $115 for each adult in the area, totaling around $54 million in taxpayer money annually and an estimated $2 billion over the lifespan of the tax.
These funds would be allocated toward building a new downtown ballpark for the Royals and renovating Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs. Both franchises assert that these improvements would generate significant economic returns for the local community, estimating over $2 billion every year, including an annual $1.2 billion from the new Royals stadium and nearly $1 billion from the Chiefs’ spending.
However, if the vote fails, the owners of both clubs have floated the possibility that could lead them to look for new homes outside of Kansas City.
“We will have to consider all of our options,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. “From the Chiefs standpoint, we’re in a building that’s 52-53 years old. At the end of the [current] lease, it will be 60 years old and we only have seven years left on our lease, so we’ll be in a position where we need to consider our options.”
“This is about sustaining ourselves as a major league city,” Royals owner John Sherman said. “There’s lots of cities that would love to have these franchises.”
The proposed legislation would replace an existing tax passed in 2006. The existing tax does essentially the same thing to fund stadium upgrades for the Chiefs and Royals, but is set to expire in 2031.
Opponents of the plan argue against the use of public funds to subsidize “billionaire owners,” and say they’re still “winning the battle on the ground,” despite being outspent in campaign efforts by a 20 to one margin.
“I am a lifelong Chiefs and Royals fan,” said Sarah Deder, a volunteer with KC Tenants, one of the groups advocating for a rejection of the stadium tax. “And that’s been hard for me to reconcile because these teams who have brought us together as a community for so many years are ripping mine apart.”
If the vote is in favor of the teams, the Royals aim to have their new ballpark ready for opening day in 2028, while the Chiefs look to finish Arrowhead Stadium renovations by the start of the 2031 season.
Before Super Bowl parade shooting, KC homicide rates were breaking records
Shots erupted last week during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in the death of Lisa Lopez-Galvan and injuries to 24 others. Details have emerged about the suspects implicated in the incident, with charges filed against two adults and two juveniles.
Prosecutors said the juveniles are facing charges for resisting arrest and gun-related offenses. The adults, 23-year-old Lyndell Mays and 18-year-old Dominic Miller, are facing charges of second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon, according to officials.
“We seek to hold every shooter accountable for their actions on that day,” Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters-Baker said. “Every. Single. One. So, while we’re not there yet on every single individual, we’re going to get there.”
Probable cause affidavits indicate a verbal altercation ensued between two groups of unrelated men after they stared at each other. Lyndell Mays pulled his gun first.
“Stupid, man,” Mays said when he was asked why he pulled his gun. “Just pulled a gun out and started shooting. I shouldn’t have done that. Just being stupid.”
Dominic Miller was reportedly part of the confronting group. Miller watched the verbal argument unfold and police say he quickly produced a firearm when tensions escalated. Investigators say Miller advanced on Mays’ group and several others also pulled out firearms. Miller allegedly fired after Mays fired first.
During the commotion, an unidentified member discharged his firearm, hitting Miller in the lower back.
“Miller appears to trip over a cone, while still shooting,” the affidavit states.
Both Mays and Miller sustained gunshot wounds and collapsed to the ground. Police said they found multiple 9mm and .40 caliber shell casings at the scene. Detectives recovered a Glock 9mm handgun and a computer check revealed the firearm to be stolen out of Kansas City, Missouri.
According to court documents, a .38 caliber bullet was recovered from Lopez-Galvan’s body during an autopsy. A ballistics test “determined the bullet recovered from the female was fired from the Taurus G2 9mm, the firearm Miller acknowledged possessing and firing.”
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas emphasized the ongoing investigation’s importance during a news briefing.
“We recognize that for the people of Kansas City to feel safe, for us to deter criminal activity, and to ensure valid and appropriate punishment, consequences must be swift, certain and severe,” Lucas said.
The shooting at the parade underscores Kansas City’s struggle with gun violence, which has persisted despite national homicide rate declines.
In 2023, Kansas City documented 182 homicides — the deadliest year for the city on record. Like the Super Bowl victory parade shooting, dozens of the homicides followed a verbal confrontation.
“If you look at some of our homicides that we had last year, 67 of them were from an argument,” KCPD Police Chief Stacey Graves said. “I think that speaks for itself.”
Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 21, 2024
Attorneys for Hunter Biden seek to have his tax charges dismissed, saying he was selectively targeted by prosecutors. And heading to the airport? Changes at American Airlines may have you rethinking your checked bags. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
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Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges, says he was selectively targeted
The legal team for Hunter Biden has asked a judge to dismiss tax-related charges brought by Special Counsel David Weiss in federal court in 2023. In Tuesday’s Feb. 20 filing, the attorneys accuse prosecutors of selectively targeting the president’s son, bowing to political pressure, violating a statute of limitations, and filing duplicative charges.
The attorneys said Weiss has “gone to extreme lengths to bring charges against Mr. Biden that would not have been filed against anyone else.”
In December of 2023, the special counsel charged Hunter Biden with nine counts, alleging he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes for three years. Hunter has pleaded not guilty to all tax-related charges, as well as those related to another case, his alleged illegal possession of a firearm.
Meanwhile, Special Counsel Weiss said a former FBI informant, who is accused of lying to the agency about President Biden and his son taking $5 million each in bribes, received some of the information from officials associated with Russian intelligence. Weiss said Alexander Smirnov told the FBI of the Russian connections following his arrest on Thursday, Feb. 15. Smirnov has since been released from custody under certain conditions, including wearing an ankle bracelet and restricting travel only for court appearances.
White House reacts to Alabama’s frozen embryo ruling
Days after Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children under state law on Friday, Feb. 16, critics of the decision are speaking out, including those in the Biden administration. While saying she would not comment on the specific case, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacted while on board Air Force One on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
“This is exactly the type of chaos that we expected when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and paved the way for politicians to dictate some of the most personal decisions families can make,” Jean-Pierre said. “…as a reminder, this is the same state whose attorney general threatened to prosecute people who help women travel out of state to seek the care they need.”
The Alabama ruling concerned a case where a couple’s embryos were destroyed in an accident at a fertility clinic in 2020. In the majority ruling by the all-Republican court, the justices said an 1872 statute in the state’s constitution allowing parents to sue over the death of a minor child “applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location.”
Live Action, an anti-abortion group, cheered the decision.
“Each person, from the tiniest embryo to an elder nearing the end of his life, has incalculable value that deserves and is guaranteed legal protection,” Lila Rose, president and founder of Live Action, said in a statement.
The justice’s decision means the couple’s wrongful death lawsuit can proceed, with the clinic having the option to ask the court to reconsider its ruling.
Two men charged with murder in Kansas City Super Bowl Parade shooting
According to prosecutors, the violence erupted from a dispute between Mays and an unidentified person, initiated by mutual stares, as outlined in court documents and corroborated by witnesses and video evidence.
According to the charges, evidence points to Miller’s gunfire as the cause of 43-year-old Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan’s death. Lopez-Galvan was a mother of two and a local radio DJ. Currently, both suspects are receiving medical treatment while detained on a $1 million bond each.
FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery over streaming service
The collaboration between the media companies looks to bring all of their sports assets, including the NFL, NBA, and FIFA, under one streaming service. It is slated to launch in the fall of 2024. A spokesperson for the joint venture has so far declined to comment on the lawsuit.
American Airlines ups baggage fees for first time in over 5 years
If you are flying on American Airlines soon, you may want to pack a little lighter to save a few bucks. The airline has announced it is raising checked bag fees for the first time since 2018. Passengers checking bags at the airport on most flights will now pay $40 for their first checked bag, up from $30. But paying for your first checked bag before you get to the airport will cost $35. Checking a second bag will cost $45, up from $40.
American Airlines said the price bump has to do with fuel prices making the cost of transporting luggage “significantly higher.” Alaska Airlines and JetBlue have also recently increased checked bag prices.
According to the Transportation Department, in the first nine months of 2023, U.S. airlines raked in $5.5 billion in bag fees; American Airlines accounted for $1 billion of that.
American Airlines also announced on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that it is restructuring its frequent flyer miles to drive more traffic to its own website. Rewards for basic economy tickets will only be available to passengers who book through American Airlines. The airline will soon announce a list of third-party travel agencies whose bookings will earn customer rewards.
Four separate films about each Beatles member to be released in 2027
Music movies are having a moment these days, “Bob Marley: One Love” topped the box office this weekend, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” broke concert movie records, and a film on the life of Michael Jackson is currently in production. Now we know the next four musicians with movies on the way, or should we say the next “Fab Four”?
That’s right, The Beatles, all of The Beatles, will each have a separate film made about their lives. According to Sony Pictures, each movie will be shown from a different Beatles member’s point of view, with the films intersecting. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison have granted full life story and music rights to the scripted films. All four movies are set to be released in theaters in 2027.
Missouri lawmakers pass ban on celebratory gunfire after mass shooting
Less than a week after a mass shooting in Kansas City during a Super Bowl celebration parade, Missouri’s Republican-led House has passed a new piece of gun control legislation. According to The Associated Press, in a bipartisan effort, lawmakers passed a ban on celebratory gunfire in cities, Monday, Feb. 19.
However, Kansas City Police said that the bullets that rained down Wednesday, Feb. 14, were not related to any act of celebration.
“This appears to be a dispute between several people that ended in gunfire,” Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said.
Law enforcement said that a 43-year-old woman died and at least 22 others were injured as shots rang out near the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Two juveniles were arrested in connection with the shooting.
When it comes to gun laws, Missouri has fewer restrictions than other states, CNN found. There have been 155 mass shootings in the state since 2013.
According to the gun control group Everytown Gun Safety, Missouri ranks 38th when it comes to what it calls gun law strength.
State lawmakers passed the ban on celebratory gunfire with a vote of 120-26. The measure is named after 11-year-old Blair Shanahan Lane, who died after a stray bullet hit her in the neck while she was at her uncle’s Fourth of July celebration in 2011.
Authorities said that Aaron Sullivan later admitted that he and his friends fired dozens of rounds from a pistol at an apartment complex near the little girl’s home, with one bullet hitting Lane.
The law in Missouri would make shooting in a celebratory fashion within city limits a misdemeanor for the first offense, with felony charges for subsequent offenses.
In 2023, the Missouri Legislature passed a Senate bill cracking down on celebratory gunfire. However, Gov. Mike Parson, R, vetoed the bill, citing issues with other crime provisions in the bill unrelated to the ban, according to KOMU.
The Kansas City Beacon reported that gunfire after big events is only increasing in Kansas City. When the Chiefs won the divisional round playoff game in 2023, Kansas City Police said ShotSpotter, a device which detects gunfire, recorded 33 rounds fired. After the Chiefs won the AFC Championship game, the numbers rose to 102 rounds. In 2024, after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship game, 130 rounds were detected by ShotSpotter.
While we have had no issues at this point, we want to be proactive against any potential threats.
Gov. Mike Parson, R-Mo.
After a Chinese group bought 270 acres of land near an Air Force base in North Dakota in 2022, the Biden administration proposed a rule tightening restrictions over who can buy land near U.S. bases. However, many states wanted to go even further, banning all land sales to foreign adversaries — like China — which is exactly what Missouri has done.
“With heightened concerns regarding ownership of Missouri farmland by foreign adversaries, especially China, we are signing this order to safeguard our military and intelligence assets, prevent security threats to our state and give Missourians greater peace of mind,” Parson said. “When it comes to China and other foreign adversaries, we must take commonsense precautions that protect Missourians and our security resources.”
Parson added that, currently, no foreign adversary owns land within the restrictions outlined in the executive order.
“While we have had no issues at this point, we want to be proactive against any potential threats,” Parson said.
Parson told reporters that this executive order is a placeholder as he hopes that the state’s General Assembly can get something passed in the next session.
According to the Department of Agriculture, Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland has jumped more than twentyfold over the last decade-plus.
For context, the most up-to-date USDA data shows that foreign entities own just over 3% of privately held agricultural land and less than 2% of all land. While Chinese entities control less than half, the majority of foreign-owned land in the U.S. is controlled by Canada.
Manhattan Project radioactive waste made people ill. Should the gov’t pay the medical bills?
Should the U.S. government pay for the medical bills of people who were exposed to radioactive waste created during the Manhattan Project? Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to do just that after people living near a creek in his home state became ill and had to move.
Hawley wants the government to compensate people who lived near Coldwater Creek in St. Louis where waste was stored. Hawley said covered illnesses should include cancer, autoimmune disease or genetic disorders.
Mallinckrodt Chemical Co. helped process the uranium that was used to make the first atomic bomb near downtown St. Louis. An investigation by The Associated Press, The Missouri Independent and MuckRock found that the materials were transported and stored haphazardly. They even spilled out of the trucks en route to storage.
In 1949, a federal contractor left radioactive waste in steel drums along Coldwater Creek that leaked into the water.
In the 1970s, the government paid another contractor to dispose of more waste, but it was illegally dumped into a public landfill.
In 1976, a government test revealed levels of radiation in Coldwater Creek were extremely dangerous.
The report found that federal agencies knew of the risks to the area but described it as “low level” or “minimum.”
“This is their government dumping radioactive material into their water, their soil and then lying to them about it. Not even for a year or two years, but for three quarters of a century, Hawley said.
People who lived near the creek, and even swam in it, have suffered severe illness. During a recent press conference, former Coldwater Creek resident Christen Commuso cried as she described what she went through.
“In 2012, in an 11-month period, I had a total hysterectomy due to masses on my ovaries. I had an adrenal gland removed due to a tumor. I’ve had thyroid cancer,” Commuso said according to KSDK News.
Jana Elementary School, which sits right alongside Coldwater Creek, is now closed. A private scientist found that the school was contaminated while the Army Corps of Engineers said it was safe. Hawley and Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., sent a letter to Army Corps of Engineers’ Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon calling for additional radioactive testing at all Hazelwood School District properties.
“These are parents who sent their kids to the school trusting that they’d get a great education. And what did they get instead? Exposure to radioactive contamination,” Hawley said.
The government is now working on a remediation project at Coldwater Creek that is not scheduled to be finished until 2038.
Judge limits government contact with social media platforms
A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the Biden administration from contacting social media companies. The move is an effort to prevent certain federal agencies from pressuring the platforms to remove, delete or suppress online content.
The ruling was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the Republican-led states of Missouri and Louisiana, alleging that the White House had exceeded its authority in censoring content related to COVID-19 vaccines and posts suggesting election fraud.
In the ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty stated that the Department of Health and Human Services, the FBI and other government agencies are not permitted to collaborate with social media giants like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to suppress freedom of speech.
The Trump-appointed judge blocked certain officials from contacting or meeting with social media firms for the purpose of urging, encouraging, pressuring, or inducing “in any manner” the removal, deletion, suppression or reduction of content containing protected free speech posted online.
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, a period perhaps best characterized by widespread doubt and uncertainty, the United States Government seems to have assumed a role similar to an Orwellian ‘Ministry of Truth,’” Doughty wrote in his 155-page opinion.
The lawsuit raised concerns over potential infringement on free speech rights, particularly regarding the government’s involvement in shaping online discourse and content moderation. This suit also brought forth allegations that the Biden administration had gone too far in its attempts to regulate and control online content, especially content related to COVID-19 vaccines and claims of election fraud.
“Attorneys general have produced evidence of a massive effort by Defendants, from the White House to federal agencies, to suppress speech based on its content,” Doughty said in the injunction Tuesday, July 4.
He has yet to produce a final ruling in the case.
In a statement, a White House official said the Department of Justice is reviewing the injunction and will evaluate its options.
The official said the Biden administration has promoted responsible actions to protect public health, safety, and security when confronted by challenges like a deadly pandemic. The official also argued that social media platforms have a responsibility to the American public and must make independent choices about the information they present.
US journalist appears in Russian court, denies spying: April 18 rundown
American journalist Evan Gershkovich made an appearance in Russian court seeking an appeal against his detention after Russia charged him with espionage. And Elon Musk could be creating a counter-bot in the wake of artificial intelligence advancements. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Journalist detained in Russia appeals case
An American journalist, facing spying charges, appeared in a Russian courtroom on Tuesday, April 18, to appeal against his detention. Even Gershkovich is a Wall Street Journal reporter and the first journalist to face spying charges since the end of the Cold War.
The Kremlin claims the 31-year-old was trying to obtain classified information. Gershkovich, who was seen pacing inside a glass enclosure in court, is trying to clear his name from espionage charges.
The U.S. ambassador to Russia was present in the courtroom with the detained reporter. U.S. leaders, from President Joe Biden to both Republicans and Democratic lawmakers, have called the arrest a wrongful detention.
84-year-old charged in KC shooting
An 84-year-old man is now facing two felony charges for shooting a 16-year-old Black teenager who, according to police, mistakenly went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings.
County prosecutors in Kansas City, Missouri, have issued a warrant for Andrew Lester’s arrest. He is facing two felonies including one that carries a potential life sentence.
Police say the teenager, Ralph Yarl, rang the doorbell, which was followed by two shots fired by Lester. There is no video evidence of what happened at the 84-year-old’s property. According to a probable cause document, Lester said he was scared to death due to the boy’s size. Prosecutors claim there was a racial component to the incident.
Yarl is recovering at home after being released from the hospital.
Dominion versus Fox News lawsuit begins
A $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News begins Tuesday, April 18, with jury selection and opening statements. Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox, claiming the company knowingly spread false claims that the company rigged the 2020 presidential election.
Fox has argued their news coverage is protected by freedom of the press.
The trial is expected to last about six weeks unless there is a last-minute settlement.
Search engine competition hits Google stock
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, watched its stock slide as much as 4% on Monday. It erased about $55 billion in market value after a report from the New York Times suggested that competition is heating up in the mobile search market.
The report said that Samsung is considering replacing Google with Microsoft’s Bing search as the default search-engine across its lineup of devices. But the switch could put about $3 billion in annual revenue at risk for Alphabet. And investors caught on.
Microsoft has incorporated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its Bing search, peaking consumer interest. Google has been facing increased competition in search for the first time in decades. Google controls about 90% of the search market.
April 18 is deadline to file taxes
The deadline to file taxes with the IRS is Tuesday, April 18. Those who need more time can request an extension, and that would last until Oct. 16.
So far, more than 200 million people have filed their taxes this year, according to the latest data on the IRS website.
About 60% of households are slated to owe federal income taxes this year, an increase from the last two years because of the expiration of pandemic-era tax breaks and stimulus programs.
Musk’s TruthGPT idea to counter AI bias
There’s been a recent wave of concern over artificial intelligence and the impacts it could have on humanity. In an interview with Fox News, Elon Musk reiterated those fears. He said AI is “more dangerous” than cars or rockets and said it has the potential to destroy humans. He said he wants to create a good bot to stand up to its counter-bots. He would call it TruthGPT.
It’s a similar mission he had taking over Twitter. He claims chatbots are biased and, along with other critics, believe AI could one day be used as a powerful propaganda tool with its creative deception. Musk says TruthGPT would be able to detect the lies.
Baltimore archdiocese embroiled in child sex abuse scandal: April 6 rundown
A newly released report details child sex abuse scandals within the archdiocese of Baltimore. We have the staggering numbers listed in the state attorney general’s report. And Cash App founder Bob Lee was stabbed to death on the streets of San Francisco. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, April 6, 2023.
156 Maryland clergy and other allegedly abused 600 children
The offenders often escaped accountability, according to a long-awaited state report released by Maryland’s attorney general this week.
The report reveals the scope of alleged abuse spanning about 60 years and accused church leaders of decades of coverups. The state report goes into graphic detail of the child reported sex abuse and methods used by the church’s hierarchy.
The archbishop of Baltimore apologized on behalf of the archdiocese after allegations of abuse surfaced in the report.
China extends influence on Middle East
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in China on April 6 for the first formal gathering of their top diplomats in more than seven years. China mediated to help broker a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers. After years of hostility and conflict across the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to set aside differences and reopen diplomatic missions in a significant deal facilitated by China last month.
After their most recent meeting, the two countries decided to reopen embassies and consulates.
China’s involvement in the deal is significant. It’s a display of Beijing’s growing influence in the Middle East. For decades the U.S. had been the main mediator in the region.
Cash App founder stabbed to death
San Francisco police are investigating the murder of Cash app founder Bob Lee, who was stabbed on the streets of San Francisco. Police have made no arrests in the case as they search for a suspect.
The stabbing took place on April 4, shocking Silicon Valley. Lee was 43 years old, a father of two, and a well-known tech executive. He was chief product officer at cryptocurrency startup Mobilecoin and previously worked with former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey at Square. Lee created the mobile payment service Cash App.
Elon Musk responded to the news, calling violent crime in San Francisco “horrific.”
Lee had recently moved his family from San Francisco to Miami with his father, but friends say he was back in the city for a visit when he was attacked and killed.
Latest wave of deadly tornadoes
Over the past two weeks, more than 60 people have died in tornadoes across the U.S. That’s nearly triple the number from this time last year.
At least 11 tornadoes have been reported across Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois since April 4.
The latest wave of deadly tornadoes left a path of destruction across the Midwest on Wednesday, April 5. At least five people were killed and dozens injured when a large twister tore through Missouri and Kentucky.
This deadly storm comes just a few days after dozens of twisters upended lives from Delaware to Iowa, killing at least 33 people.
The storm system that brought tornadoes to the South and the Midwest is now heading East.
Portable generator regulations
The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously this week to advance a proposal that would require portable generators to emit less carbon monoxide and to shut off automatically when the deadly gas reaches a certain level.
The invisible and odorless gas emitted by the devices claims an average of 85 lives a year, making generators one of the deadliest consumer products the CPSC regulates.
World’s busiest airports of 2022
Out of the world’s top 10 busiest airports for passengers in 2022, five of them were located in one country — the United States.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International airport was the world’s busiest airport for passenger volume. It was the busiest airport in 2021 as well.
In order following Atlanta were Dallas Fort Worth, Denver, Chicago O’Hare rounding out the top four. Los Angeles was sixth.
Dubai was the No. 1 airport for international passengers.
Federal judge rules Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
A gun law in the state of Missouri made certain federal gun laws invalid. Local and state officials were not to enforce federal gun regulations because it stated that the gun restrictions violated the Second Amendment. A federal judge has tossed out Missouri’s law, arguing it violates the Constitution’s supremacy clause.
The power struggle between states and the federal government is a tale as old as time. In the United States, the Constitution allows states to have their own laws, but federal laws take precedence over state laws.
Missouri’s attorney general said the state will appeal the ruling to the federal circuit and is ready to defend the law all the way to the Supreme Court.
Local municipalities nationwide have taken similar steps with mixed results. In Oregon, Second Amendment sanctuary cities similarly passed local laws that invalidate state gun laws they find overreaching. But just like in Missouri — they have been met with legal challenges.
Last month, the Oregon court of appeals overturned one county’s sanctuary law, but there are still more than a thousand local governments across the U.S. that have passed ordinances defying state and federal gun laws. Gun rights and gun control activists continue to clash at local, state and federal levels.