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DOJ files lawsuits against gun laws in Virginia and California
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against state gun restrictions in Virginia and California. This follows a recent Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendment rights. (sources: foxnews, nytimes, cbsnews, thehill)
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Modern Action Briefing
The Justice Department is suing Virginia and California over state laws that restrict certain firearms, claiming these laws violate the Second Amendment.
- The lawsuits target Virginia's ban on semiautomatic assault rifles and California's ban on Glocks and Glock-style pistols.
- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the importance of the Second Amendment as a constitutional right.
Why it matters
These lawsuits could have significant implications for state gun laws and Second Amendment interpretations.
Top coverage · 3 sources
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