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Aug 3, 2026

Justice Department Sues Montgomery County, Maryland Over Gun Restrictions Near Places of Worship and Public Spaces

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Montgomery County, Maryland on August 3, 2026, challenging Bill 23-26, which prohibits carrying firearms within 100 yards of places of worship, parks, libraries, and other locations. The DOJ alleges the law violates the Second Amendment and conflicts with the Supreme Court's decision in Wolford v. Lopez.

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  • ▪The Justice Department's complaint argues that under Expedited Bill 23-26, a pastor walking from an adjacent parsonage to a church would be considered a criminal.
  • ▪The Justice Department argues that the 100-yard exclusion zones around restricted locations make it practically impossible for licensed individuals to carry firearms during ordinary daily activities.
  • ▪The Justice Department's legal challenge to Montgomery County's gun-free zones increases the likelihood that the U.S. Supreme Court will grant certiorari to address sensitive places restrictions.

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