Hopson Applauds High Court’s Weapons Decision

JACKSONVILLE — One East Texas state representative is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in McDonald vs. City of Chicago. Jacksonville Republican Chuck Hopson says, “In these times of ever-increasing government intervention in our daily lives, it is crucial to have a Supreme Court that understands the importance of protecting our liberty.” The decision brings an end to a nearly 30-year ban on handguns in the city of Chicago and sets a new legal precedent for handgun legislation across the nation.