Los Angeles Vows to Defend NRA Disclosure Law Amid Lawsuit (3)

The City of Los Angeles said it would defend itself against litigation brought by the National Rifle Association that challenged a recent ordinance.

The NRA sued the city April 24, saying a recently enacted law requiring government contractors to disclose any contractual relationship with the gun rights organization is unconstitutional. The Los Angeles City Council enacted Ordinance No. 186000 in February, citing recent shootings and the gun group’s desire to “block sensible gun safety reform.”

“I support this policy, I’m confident in it, and we’re not going to be bullied by the NRA,” Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) said April 24 ...