A civil rights victory
South Dakota lawmakers have proposed changing the state’s concealed weapons law to allow permits to all legal residents, weeks after an immigrant living in Sioux Falls sued the state.
A handful of lawmakers from both parties introduced a bill Tuesday to make that change. The group includes Senate Republican Leader Russell Olson, who signed onto the bill after saying earlier this month that he didn’t see a need to change the law.
Original suit mentioned here. I wonder which Larry Pratt will comment on this?
January 26th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Seems Olsen wants to get reelected….
January 26th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
There’s still the federal law. I believe you need a permanent resident visa. Can’t be a visitor, whether student or tourist.
January 26th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Had that my problem with my nephew when he was here on a student visa. I couldn’t get him a gun. He went into the army and got himself paratrooper’s wings.
January 26th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
With respect to LPR’s, I don’t think the law would survive an equal protection challenge based on discrimination of national origin.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:06 am
But it’s not discriminating on basis of national origin, SPQR. It’s discriminating on the basis of whether or not you are a visitor or you are intending to stay here. Your country of origin doesn’t matter.
Regards,
Pol