SAF Sues N.J. Governor, State Police Supt. Over ‘Deprivation of Rights’

[Elderberry]

Liberty Park Press  By Dave Workman  March 23, 2020

In a move that could have national implications as various state governors issue emergency orders relating to COVID-19 Coronavirus shutdowns, the Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy and State Police Supt. Patrick J. Callahan, alleging deprivation of rights under color of law for ordering the closure of firearms stores, and shutting off the state background check mechanism.

This comes as RT.com has published an opinion piece by constitutional lawyer Robert Barnes that asserts the government can use the Covid-19 panic “to take away our fundamental rights.”

According to a SAF news release, Murphy and Callahan are being sued in their official capacities. Joining SAF in this action is the New Jersey Second Amendment Society, on behalf of Robert Kashinsky and Legend Firearms, a gun shop in the state. They are represented by noted civil rights attorney David Jensen.

Kashinsky is a private citizen who, according to the lawsuit documents obtained by Liberty Park Press, was attempting to purchase a firearm for the first time, due to concerns about protecting his home during the coronavirus scare.

More: https://www.libertyparkpress.com/saf-sues-n-j-governor-state-police-supt-over-deprivation-of-rights/

[Smokin Joe]

Considering they continued to hold and prosecute someone who was in compliance with the law, they need to be punished, and personally, as well as find a more humble job, far from the halls of power.

[Gefn]

Hadn’t seen this on the news. Thanks.