Omaha and Lincoln Face Lawsuits Over Gun Bans

Cities Accused of Violating State Law by Banning Firearms on City Property

Nebraska's two largest cities, Omaha and Lincoln, are facing lawsuits for allegedly violating a new state gun law by banning firearms from city property, including parks and sidewalks.
The lawsuits were filed by the Liberty Justice Center on behalf of the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association, following executive orders issued by the mayors of both cities.
State lawmakers passed a bill in April allowing people to carry concealed guns across the state without a permit and overriding stricter local laws.
Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers recently published an opinion stating that state law preempts the executive orders from the mayors and that the orders violate residents' Second Amendment rights.
City attorneys from both Omaha and Lincoln have stated they will defend the lawsuits and maintain that their actions are in compliance with the law.