The Justice Department is taking a strong stance on Second Amendment rights, threatening lawsuits against four states with gun restrictions similar to the Hawaii law that was recently struck down by the Supreme Court. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche warned that states considering laws that mirror Hawaii’s could also face Justice Department lawsuits.
Background on the Hawaii Law
The Hawaii law in question presumptively banned guns on private property open to the public unless the property owner gave explicit consent for firearm carry. The Supreme Court ruled that this law violated the Second Amendment, with the opinion noting that four other states – New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and California – have similar statutes.
The Trump administration supported the Hawaii gun owners who challenged the law, presenting arguments before the Supreme Court that it was unconstitutional. The administration is now testing the constitutionality of other firearm regulations, including a ban on semi-automatic rifles in Virginia and a ban on semi-automatic machinegun convertible pistols in California.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
