Trump administration challenges Colorado large-capacity magazine ban in court

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 720

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Trump administration sued Colorado over its law restricting large-capacity magazines for rifles a day after it sued Denver over its assault weapons ban.

The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday in the Denver-based U.S. district court, says the state’s restrictions on magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds violate the Second Amendment rights of Coloradans.

“Colorado’s ban on certain magazines is political virtue signaling at the expense of …

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