Justices explored legal standards and historical principles in determining the constitutionality of new gun control ...

Oregon Supreme Court justices heard the case Thursday morning, the latest in a long series of court proceedings to determine if the law is constitutional.

The state argued in favor of the gun control measure, calling it a reasonable response to public safety concerns.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield this week asked federal court to dismiss a Marion County lawsuit seeking clarification on whether county officials are allowed to comply with “immigration ...