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Maryland Jewish center asks 4th Circuit to allow members to carry guns to prayer for self-defense

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Birle, J. (2026, November 11). Maryland Jewish center asks 4th Circuit to allow members to carry guns to prayer for self-defense. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4799990/maryland-jewish-center-4th-circuit-members-carry-guns-self-defense/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-11 · by Jack Birle

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The Silver Spring Jewish Center in Maryland has requested that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals suspend a local ordinance preventing firearms within 100 yards of places of worship, citing safety concerns due to increasing threats against Jews nationwide. Montgomery County implemented this law in July, extending firearm restrictions around various public sites including religious institutions. The synagogue argues that the legislation infringes upon their constitutional rights and seeks judicial intervention to exempt its members from these regulations.
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The Silver Spring Jewish Center, an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Maryland, has appealed to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to block a local ordinance that prohibits guns within 100 feet of any "place of public assembly," including schools, parks, and other houses of worship. The synagogue argues this ban violates their constitutional rights under the First, Second, and Fourteenth Amendments. Rabbi J. Menashe Shapiro claims members face antisemitic attacks when walking to services on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays due to being unarmed. A federal judge previously sided with the synagogue but denied relief based on "legal error," leading to this appeal. The center cites recent incidents in October 2024 and June 2026 where members were attacked or targeted near the building, emphasizing their need for self-defense measures.

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“Article A discusses a federal judge's ruling on a lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Montgomery County's gun-control ordinance, while Article B reports on a separate legal action taken by the Silver Spring Jewish Center to challenge the same ordinance.”
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The Silver Spring Jewish Center asked a federal appeals court this week to halt enforcement of a local Maryland law barring firearms within 100 yards of places of worship, arguing it blocks members from being armed for self-defense purposes amid growing threats to Jews around the country.
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2026-11-11 · Washington Examiner
Maryland Jewish center asks 4th Circuit to allow members to carry guns to prayer for self-defense · assertive framing

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The Silver Spring Jewish Center asked a federal appeals court this week to halt enforcement of a local Maryland law barring firearms within 100 yards of places of worship, arguing it blocks members from being armed for self-defense purposes amid growing threats to Jews around the country. asserted
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Montgomery County, Maryland, enacted a law in July that bars firearms within 100 yards of “a place of public assembly,” which includes places of worship, schools, and government buildings, among other places. asserted
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The Silver Spring Jewish Center, an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, sued over the law, claiming it violates the First, Second, and 14th amendments, and asking for a federal court to bar enforcement against the Jewish center and its members. asserted
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