District of Columbia

government

Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026

Timeline

  1. Standard Briefing

    Expected window for standard appellate briefing and oral arguments.

  2. Motion Denied

    The presiding judge rejects the request for a fast-track appeal.

  3. DC Appeal Filed

    The District of Columbia files a formal appeal and a motion to expedite the process.

  4. Initial Ruling

    Lower court strikes down DC's 10-round magazine limit as unconstitutional.

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DC Denied Fast-Track Appeal in High-Capacity Magazine Ban Case

A federal judge has rejected the District of Columbia's request to expedite an appeal of a ruling that challenged the city's ban on high-capacity firearm magazines. The decision forces the District to follow standard appellate procedures, prolonging the legal uncertainty surrounding its gun control measures.

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