LOS ANGELES — The National Rifle Association sued Los Angeles on Wednesday over a new law requiring companies that want city contracts to disclose whether they have ties to the gun rights group. The city said in a statement that it would defend the ordinance that took effect April 1. Mayor Eric Garcetti, also named as a defendant, signed the law after it was passed by the City Council. Supporters maintain Los Angeles shouldn’t give public funds to NRA-linked contractors while the city tries to promote gun safety. NRA attorney Chuck Michel countered that the law would force NRA supporters to drop their memberships for fear of losing their livelihoods.

Source: National Post April 24, 2019 19:18 UTC