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Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against Virginia and California, challenging state laws that restrict sales of certain firearms, alleging these laws are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- In Virginia, the DOJ targets a law banning the sale of automatic weapons and AR-15-style rifles, calling the ban a violation of citizens' constitutional rights.
- In California, the DOJ challenges a new law restricting sales of firearms with triggers that could be modified into machinegun-convertible pistols, as well as the state's "Handgun Roster" that limits legal firearm purchases.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the Second Amendment is a fundamental right for all Americans, including those in California.
- The Supreme Court announced it will review cases next term concerning whether the Second Amendment protects the right to possess AR-15-style rifles, focusing on laws in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
