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Trump administration AG Pam "Blondie" Bondi has boldly stated the intention of the DOJ to crack down on 2A infringements in many states, calling out California specifically.
The story is covered here by Mark Smith - for those who don't already know, Mark Smith is an attorney, a member of the US Supreme Court Bar association, and the most recent winner of the "Gundie" award for 2A news coverage.
AG BONDI LAUNCHES CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS INTO STATE 2A VIOLATORS
The official statement by AG Bondi can be found here:
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Second Amendment Pattern-or-Practice Investigation into California’s Los Angeles County
From the official statement: (emphasis mine)
I don't know about you all, but THAT'S WHAT I VOTED FOR!!!
Aside:No disrespect is intended by the use of the light-hearted nickname "Blondie"...for the record, I'm not the first to go there, no surprise, it's pretty obvious monicker on it's face. She's a very good attorney and I think time will tell, an excellent choice for the post of Attorney General.
The story is covered here by Mark Smith - for those who don't already know, Mark Smith is an attorney, a member of the US Supreme Court Bar association, and the most recent winner of the "Gundie" award for 2A news coverage.
AG BONDI LAUNCHES CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS INTO STATE 2A VIOLATORS
The official statement by AG Bondi can be found here:
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Second Amendment Pattern-or-Practice Investigation into California’s Los Angeles County
From the official statement: (emphasis mine)
Some States and localities, however, have resisted this recent pro-Second Amendment caselaw. And California has been a particularly egregious offender. In response to recent Supreme Court caselaw, California enacted new legislation to further restrict the ability of ordinary, law-abiding Californians to keep and bear arms. And many California localities appear to be imposing additional burdens beyond those required by California state law, including by subjecting ordinary, law-abiding Californians to expensive fees and lengthy wait times associated with applications for concealed handgun licenses.
“This Department of Justice will not stand idly by while States and localities infringe on the Second Amendment rights of ordinary, law-abiding Americans,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The Second Amendment is not a second-class right, and under my watch, the Department will actively enforce the Second Amendment just like it actively enforces other fundamental constitutional rights.”
Attorney General Bondi hopes that states and localities will voluntarily embrace their duty to protect the Second Amendment rights of their citizens. But if necessary, today’s announcement will be the first of many similar investigations, lawsuits, or other actions involving other localities in California, the State of California itself, and any other states or localities that insist on unduly burdening, or effectively denying, the Second Amendment rights of their ordinary, law-abiding citizens
“This Department of Justice will not stand idly by while States and localities infringe on the Second Amendment rights of ordinary, law-abiding Americans,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The Second Amendment is not a second-class right, and under my watch, the Department will actively enforce the Second Amendment just like it actively enforces other fundamental constitutional rights.”
Attorney General Bondi hopes that states and localities will voluntarily embrace their duty to protect the Second Amendment rights of their citizens. But if necessary, today’s announcement will be the first of many similar investigations, lawsuits, or other actions involving other localities in California, the State of California itself, and any other states or localities that insist on unduly burdening, or effectively denying, the Second Amendment rights of their ordinary, law-abiding citizens
Aside:No disrespect is intended by the use of the light-hearted nickname "Blondie"...for the record, I'm not the first to go there, no surprise, it's pretty obvious monicker on it's face. She's a very good attorney and I think time will tell, an excellent choice for the post of Attorney General.
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