Milwaukee's Common Council failed to pass last-minute safety measures for the RNC, including bump-stock ban and increased disorderly conduct penalties.

Milwaukee's Common Council failed to pass last-minute safety measures ahead of the Republican National Convention. Proposals to ban bump stocks and increase penalties for disorderly conduct while armed with a dangerous weapon were held or deemed not legal under state law. City leaders and council members expressed disappointment, arguing they missed an opportunity to improve public safety.

July 11, 2024
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