This case was filed in Ramsey County District Court on November 12, 2025.
Current Case Status
- We are awaiting a response filing from the City of Saint Paul.
- We are awaiting a hearing date from the assigned Judge.
Last Updated: November 12, 2025
Case Summary
In this case, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus is suing the City of Saint Paul for passing an illegal, preempted gun ban ordinance in violation of Minnesota’s firearms preemption law.
Case Details
Case Title
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus v. City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County Court Case #
TBD
Assigned Judge
TBD
News Coverage
- October 16, 2025: Washington Gun Law – “So this is how Minnesota plans on banning Assault Weapons” (video)
- October 16, 2025: FOX 9 KMSP – St. Paul leaders set to propose gun law they can’t enforce
- October 22, 2025: MPR News – Minnesota cities can’t regulate guns. St. Paul is introducing an assault weapon ban anyway.
- October 27, 2025: The Trace – As St. Paul Advances Assault Weapons Ban, Its Mayor Takes Aim at the State’s Preemption Law
- October 31, 2025: Minnesota Daily – St. Paul proposes gun ordinance as part of statewide collaboration
- November 6, 2025: WCCO CBS – St. Paul City Council hears residents’ thoughts on city ordinance aimed at restricting guns
- November 6, 2025: Pioneer Press – St. Paul gun ordinance: From ‘100% against’ to strong support, City Council hears from residents
- November 12, 2025: Star Tribune – St. Paul to ban assault-style guns in public, but rules remain symbolic unless state law changes
- November 12, 2025: Bearing Arms – St. Paul Invites Lawsuit with Gun Control Vote
- November 12, 2025: Pioneer Press – Lawsuit filed after St. Paul City Council Unanimously approved firearms regulation ordinance
Case Filings
Counsel of Record
In this case, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus is represented by Rob Doar, General Counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the text of the ordinance?
You can read the text of the ordinance on the City of Saint Paul website.
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