Federal Judge Says Washington Gun Control Is Constitutional
A federal judge has ruled Washington's Initiative 1639, which mandates universal background checks and a 10-day waiting period for semi-automatic rifle purchases, as constitutional. The ruling, made via summary judgment, was criticized by gun rights advocates who argue it infringes upon Second Amendment rights. The NRA and Second Amendment Foundation plan to appeal the decision, while Washington's Attorney General Bob Ferguson celebrated the ruling as upholding the will of the voters.











