On Friday, Jan. 13, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum petitioned the Oregon Supreme Court to stop an injunction that was issued by Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio last month.

Issued on behalf of gun rights groups, Raschio’s injunction effectively put a hold on Measure 114. The gun-control measure, which was approved by 50.7 percent of voters in November, was set to take effect Dec. 8. During the past two months, Raschio put a hold on all parts of the measure, based on its violation of the Oregon State Constitution. The measure requires a permit to buy a gun and a criminal background check before the purchase or transfer of a gun. The measure also restricts the sale, manufacture, and use of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

The Oregon Attorney General’s Office petitioned the state Supreme Court after the initial halt by Raschio in December. However, the court declined to intervene. As of this printing, the state Supreme Court has not decided whether to accept or deny the most recent petition.