Maryland synagogue sues county over law restricting concealed carry near houses of worship

A Maryland synagogue filed a lawsuit against a county law restricting permit holders from carrying weapons within 100 yards of houses of worship in light of rising antisemitic attacks last week.

Montgomery County enacted a law on July 27 that restricted the possession or transport of firearms within 100 yards of "a place of public assembly," which includes a place of worship like a Jewish synagogue. The law provides exceptions for police officers and licensed security guards and does not...