Opinion
22-4022-CV-w-BCW
03-07-2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. STATE OF MISSOURI, et al., Defendants.
JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL CASE
__ Jury Verdict. This action came before the Court for a trial by jury. The issues have been tried and the jury has rendered its verdict.
X Decision by Court. This action came before the Court. The issues have been determined and a decision has been rendered.
IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the United States' motion for summary judgment (Doc. #8) is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Defendants' motions to dismiss (Docs. #13 & #15) are DENIED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that SAPA is invalidated as unconstitutional in its entirety as violative of the Supremacy Clause. H.B. 85 is invalid, null, void, and of no effect. State and local law enforcement officials in Missouri may lawfully participate in joint federal task forces, assist in the investigation and enforcement of federal firearm crimes, and fully share information with the Federal Government without fear of H.B. 85's penalties. The States of Missouri and its officers, agents, and employees and any others in active concert with such individuals are prohibited from any and all implementation and enforcement of H.B. 85.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the United States' request for costs is GRANTED.