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Trump Administration and DOJ File Multiple Lawsuits Against Virginia and California Over Gun Laws

The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Justice (DOJ), has initiated lawsuits against California and Virginia challenging the constitutionality of new gun laws, including bans on Glock-style handguns and assault weapons. The DOJ argues that these restrictions violate Second Amendment rights and seeks to block their enforcement. Meanwhile, courts in Virginia have temporarily halted the implementation of the state’s assault weapons ban, leaving local gun sellers in uncertainty and prompting a surge in sales ahead of the legal challenges. As the legal battles unfold, officials express skepticism about the new regulations, and discussions continue regarding the impact of these laws on gun rights and public safety.
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