DENVER -- The fate of Aurora's controversial pit bull ban is in the hands of a federal judge.

Florence Sasek is suing the city over the ban saying it unfairly targets her and her dog, Isis. Sasek was joined in the suit by the American Canine Federation, which also believes pit bulls have been unfairly targeted.

The plaintiffs brought in an expert witness from Florida who testified that the breed is no more aggressive than any other dog.

James Crosby, the animal control manager in Panama City, Fla., told District Judge Wiley Daniel that dog attacks happen because of the owner, not the breed.

Outside the court, he said politicians go after the dog instead of real solutions.

"It's knee jerk," he said. "Something happens and politicians feel like they have to do something. The easiest thing is to legislate against the breed."

The city of Aurora defends the ban. The lawyer representing the city told the judge it was put in place after a long, comprehensive study and is in the public's best interest.

The judge took the case under advisement and will issue a ruling from the bench.