Supreme Court Allows Block of Missouri Gun Law to Remain in Effect

Justice Clarence Thomas dissented from the order, while two other conservative justices said private parties could still enforce the law.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks to reporters after taking the oath of office in Jefferson City, Mo., on Jan. 3, 2023. David A. Lieb/AP Photo

The Supreme Court has refused to reinstate a novel Missouri law that won’t allow local police to work with the federal government to enforce gun laws.

The court’s unsigned order in Missouri v. United States (court file 23A296) was issued late in the business day on Oct. 20.