1.   Some of the no-show gun owners were making a protest, and at least one provincial government has challenged the law.

2.   And the American Civil Liberties Union intends to challenge the law in court.

3.   Another contractor challenged the law on moral grounds.

4.   Arguing that the unionizing law unfairly singles out DeCoster, Mrs. Christner said the company might challenge the law in court.

5.   Asserting that the ordinance interfered with interstate commerce, the moped dealers challenged the law in federal district court in Providence.

6.   At least one cigarette producer, R.J. Reynolds, indicated that it might challenge laws in place.

7.   Attorneys who challenged the law applauded the ruling.

8.   Bethley challenged the law in court as soon as the prosecutors announced they would seek the death penalty in his case.

9.   Bopp and other critics challenged the law on the grounds it violates the constitutional protection of freedom of religion.

10.   Both sheriffs challenging the law oversee small staffs and Halbrook said performing the background checks takes the officers away from other, more pressing law enforcement work.