Gun Policy News
Ohio Supreme Court, Pro-gun Lobbyists Shoot Another Hole in Home Rule
2 January 2011
Cleveland Plain Dealer (Ohio), Editorial
There they go again.
The Ohio Supreme Court -- in tandem with the state legislature -- seems determined to deny cities the right to govern themselves, in flagrant disregard of a key principle enshrined in the Ohio Constitution.
On Wednesday, the Republican-dominated high court upheld the right of lobbyists -- er, lawmakers -- to usurp home rule when it comes to passing legislation such as assault-weapon bans and handgun registration requirements.
In a 5-2 decision,... (GunPolicy.org)