“I welcome the court’s decision to dismiss the Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Montgomery County’s Expedited Bill 23-26.
This decision is an important affirmation of the County’s responsibility to protect public safety, uphold the law, and exercise its authority to safeguard the communities we serve.
Expedited Bill 23-26 was enacted with a clear purpose: to strengthen public safety and preserve reasonable protections around the places where our residents live, learn, worship, and gather. Our responsibility to protect families, children, and community institutions is not something we take lightly.
The County has consistently maintained that its actions were grounded in the law and informed by our obligation to protect residents. We should not have to choose between respecting constitutional rights and pursuing thoughtful, lawful measures to prevent gun violence.
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I am pleased that this legal challenge has been resolved in the County’s favor. We will continue to stand by our responsibility to keep Montgomery County safe and to ensure that our public spaces remain places where residents can gather with confidence.
Our commitment remains unchanged: protecting our residents, supporting our communities, and using every lawful tool available to promote public safety.”
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