With everyone from newspapers and commentators to campaign surrogates and the candidates themselves vying for our attention, it’s impossible to keep track of every political issue during a presidential election year. That’s why I tend to focus on one of the most fundamental issues affecting the lives of Americans: our Second Amendment rights.

Yesterday, Judge Christopher Murray of the Michigan Court of Claims struck down the guidance prohibiting the open carry of firearms at polling places on election day that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson previously issued on October 16th. Judge Murray cited the fact that Secretary Benson did not follow the proper procedure required under the state’s Administrative Procedures Act in making this directive, which goes beyond state law.

The NRA applauds President Trump and his nomination of Justice Barrett, along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for their leadership and service during the confirmation process.