Anthony Portantino

The lawsuit claims the law makes nearly every public area a ’sensitive place,' which bans carrying firearms regardless of concealed carry weapons permits.

California lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would extend teleconference options—temporarily enacted by executive order in 2020 during the pandemic—that would change the structure of government meetings in the state. Critics say the bills would increase government secrecy and limit access to officials by journalists and constituents.

The lawsuit claims the law makes nearly every public area a ’sensitive place,' which bans carrying firearms regardless of concealed carry weapons permits.

California lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would extend teleconference options—temporarily enacted by executive order in 2020 during the pandemic—that would change the structure of government meetings in the state. Critics say the bills would increase government secrecy and limit access to officials by journalists and constituents.