DENVER, JUNE 21, 2024–Colorado Ceasefire today issued this statement on today’s Rahimi ruling, overturning the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision invalidating the prohibition of the possession of firearms by people subject to domestic-violence restraining orders:
‘For years, #COCeasefire has worked with the DV prevention community to create and enforce life-saving firearm prohibitions for people who have committed intimate partner violence. We commend the court for this common-sense decision.
‘That said, we stress that this Supreme Court still largely follows the will of the gun lobby, and this case should never have been in question. It remains critical that we all vote our values on #gunviolenceprevention issues.’
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About Colorado Ceasefire
Colorado Ceasefire has led the fight against gun violence in Colorado since 2000. Our Legislative Action branch, a 501(c)4, has fought the gun lobby, helped elect pro-gun-reform candidates, and worked to pass more than two dozen common-sense gun laws. Our Outreach branch, a 501(c)3, engages with Coloradans to promote gun safety and gun violence awareness. We are committed to making Coloradans safer where they live, work and play. Find out more and get involved at www.ColoradoCeasefire.org.
For more information, contact:
David Plank, Communications Director
Colorado Ceasefire
719-623-7639
davidplank@coloradoceasefire.org
Eileen McCarron, President
Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action
303-946-6959
