03.07.23 Joint Statement on Federal Court Decision

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March 7, 2023

Joint Statement on Federal Court Decision

The following is a joint statement from St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page, and Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. regarding today’s federal court ruling on HB 85. St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jackson County came together to file a lawsuit against the legislation in 2021:

"A bipartisan majority of Missourians want the state legislature to enact common-sense gun safety measures, like red flag laws and background checks, to help keep families across our state safe. But year after year, Jefferson City politicians have continued to pass dangerous bills that make it more difficult to prevent gun violence in our communities. HB 85 makes it harder for police to do their jobs and strips away critical tools we need to protect our neighborhoods. We are encouraged by the federal court ruling today declaring it unconstitutional.”