Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was remembered as a devoted family man “with many dreams to fulfill.”

Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation based on Operation Metro Surge response was politically motivated, unconstitutional, and without merit.

“Bottom line: I’m not going to be threatened, I’m not going to be intimidated, and I won’t back down.”

The ban would only go into effect if the Minnesota Legislature repeals a law preventing cities from regulating guns. A bill to do so was introduced at the Capitol this year but is not moving forward.