Maryland Synagogue Sues County Over Gun Law Near Places of Worship
A prominent Maryland synagogue, citing a surge in antisemitic incidents, has filed a lawsuit challenging a recently enacted county law that prohibits permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of houses of worship. The Silver Spring Jewish Center and its rabbi are at the forefront of this legal challenge, arguing that the ordinance not only infringes upon constitutional rights but also leaves congregants vulnerable.
County Enacts New Firearm Restrictions
Montgomery County, Maryland, passed the restrictive law on July 27. The ordinance broadly prohibits the possession or transport of firearms within 100 yards of what
