Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Standard Briefing
Expected window for standard appellate briefing and oral arguments.
Motion Denied
The presiding judge rejects the request for a fast-track appeal.
DC Appeal Filed
The District of Columbia files a formal appeal and a motion to expedite the process.
Initial Ruling
Lower court strikes down DC's 10-round magazine limit as unconstitutional.
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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