Illinois city clarifies it hasn't banned firearm sales amid coronavirus emergency declaration

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/champaign-clarifies-firearms-coronavirus-
emergency

An Illinois city is telling residents that it isn't banning firearm sales
or planning to seize property amid an uproar over an emergency declaration
highlighting the mayor's purported power to do so during the coronavirus
outbreak.

"This statement is in response to several false claims circulating
online," a city press release read on Friday. "To be clear, there is
currently no firearm ban and no intent to seize property or close
businesses. Additionally, there are no restrictions on the sale of alcohol
or gas or the ability to enter or leave Champaign."

The city council passed an ordinance that, according to the city,
reiterated emergency powers that were already granted in its code.

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Those powers included banning firearms and ammunition sales, and closing
all liquor stores, as well as ending the sale and distribution of
gasoline. According to the ordinance, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen also has
the power to seize personal property.

The National Rifle Association (NRA) posted a "national alert" on Friday,
condemning the city council's decision to pass the ordinance.

"The ordinance in Champaign serves as a warning bell to law-abiding gun
owners nationwide. We must be on high alert for any attempts to destroy
the Second Amendment in jurisdictions throughout the country," the alert
read.

The city said in its press release that municipal code has authorized a
variety of powers since 2006.

"The Mayor has the authority to exercise other emergency powers under the
Champaign Municipal Code Section 12-39, which have been in existence since
2006; however, and under the known circumstances, no further measures are
anticipated," the city said.

According to The News-Gazette, Champaign city attorney Fred Stavins
similarly said the ordinance granted authority that had been on the books
since 2006.

“Again, there’s nothing that compels the exercise of any of these powers,
and they’re extensive, there’s no doubt about it -- you look at these and
you say, ‘Holy cow! The mayor can confiscate property!' Hopefully, that’s
never going to be required,” Stavins said.

Feinen also said she hoped not to reach that point.

“Making sure that we are prepared and ready for any eventuality. I hope
all of this is for naught and that none of the emergency measures we’ve
put into place are necessary,” she said, according to WCIA.
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/champaign-clarifies-firearms-coronavirus-
emergency
An Illinois city is telling residents that it isn't banning firearm sales
or planning to seize property amid an uproar over an emergency declaration
highlighting the mayor's purported power to do so during the coronavirus
outbreak.
"This statement is in response to several false claims circulating
online," a city press release read on Friday. "To be clear, there is
currently no firearm ban and no intent to seize property or close
businesses. Additionally, there are no restrictions on the sale of alcohol
or gas or the ability to enter or leave Champaign."
The city council passed an ordinance that, according to the city,
reiterated emergency powers that were already granted in its code.
City of Champaign
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@champaigncity
Special Statement Clarifying City Code Provisions approved 3/13/20
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Those powers included banning firearms and ammunition sales, and closing
all liquor stores, as well as ending the sale and distribution of
gasoline. According to the ordinance, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen also has
the power to seize personal property.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) posted a "national alert" on Friday,
condemning the city council's decision to pass the ordinance.
"The ordinance in Champaign serves as a warning bell to law-abiding gun
owners nationwide. We must be on high alert for any attempts to destroy
the Second Amendment in jurisdictions throughout the country," the alert
read.
The city said in its press release that municipal code has authorized a
variety of powers since 2006.
"The Mayor has the authority to exercise other emergency powers under the
Champaign Municipal Code Section 12-39, which have been in existence since
2006; however, and under the known circumstances, no further measures are
anticipated," the city said.
According to The News-Gazette, Champaign city attorney Fred Stavins
similarly said the ordinance granted authority that had been on the books
since 2006.
“Again, there’s nothing that compels the exercise of any of these powers,
and they’re extensive, there’s no doubt about it -- you look at these and
you say, ‘Holy cow! The mayor can confiscate property!' Hopefully, that’s
never going to be required,” Stavins said.
Feinen also said she hoped not to reach that point.
“Making sure that we are prepared and ready for any eventuality. I hope
all of this is for naught and that none of the emergency measures we’ve
put into place are necessary,” she said, according to WCIA.

Someone should remind some of them there city counsel critters
that this is the USA and we have a Constitution that limits
their powers regardless of what dumbass ordinance they pass.