US Justice Department sues Colorado over high-capacity magazine ban

The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Colorado over the state's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines.

The case was filed on Wednesday and concerns a law restricting the sale or possession of magazines that hold more rounds than allowed under state rules.

It follows a separate suit the department brought against the city of Denver on Tuesday.

The filing adds to a broader federal challenge to gun restrictions at state and local level.

No court ruling has been reported yet, and the immediate legal effect of the lawsuit remains unclear.

The dispute centres on how far Colorado can go in regulating firearms accessories under state law.

The department's move suggests it is seeking to test the limits of those restrictions in court.

The supporting material does not give details of the department's legal arguments, nor does it say when Colorado officials will respond.

It also does not state whether the Denver case is linked procedurally to the new lawsuit.

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