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politics-and-health6 months ago•6 min saved

Weekly roundup: Healthcare limits, gun laws, and major US updates

The proposed megabill narrowly passed the Senate, aiming to cut nearly $930 billion from Medicaid and healthcare programs over a decade, which could increase the uninsured rate and complicate access to healthcare. It also includes measures to relax gun regulations and restructure the ATF, alongside other legislative and policy changes. The bill's passage faces political challenges and concerns about its impact on healthcare and public safety.

via NPR|

#federal-budget #gun-regulations #healthcare-access

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

The Rise of Ghost Guns: Untraceable 3D-Printed Firearms in Focus

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old software engineer, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly using a 3D-printed 'ghost gun' that lacks a serial number, making it difficult to trace. This case highlights the growing issue of untraceable firearms, which have become more common at crime scenes due to the accessibility of 3D printing technology. Despite recent regulatory efforts to curb the proliferation of ghost guns, their use in crimes remains a significant challenge for law enforcement.

via Vox.com|

#3d-printed-guns #crime #ghost-guns

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Maine Shooter's Troubling Warning Signs Ignored by Authorities

The family of a U.S. Army reservist who killed 18 people in a mass shooting in Maine had raised concerns about his deteriorating mental health and access to guns with local law enforcement and his Army Reserve unit. The unit had requested a "wellness check" on the shooter after he reported hearing voices and made threats to "shoot up" the drill center. Despite these warnings, the shooter was not effectively monitored or prevented from carrying out the attack. The incident raises questions about the effectiveness of gun regulations and the limits of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the right to carry weapons in public.

via Reuters|

#crime #gun-regulations #law-enforcement

law-and-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Ban on Drug Users Owning Guns

A federal appeals court has ruled that a decades-old law prohibiting users of illegal drugs from possessing firearms is unconstitutional. The court cited a 2022 Supreme Court decision that changed the framework for analyzing gun restrictions. The ruling means that the conviction of the man who challenged the law will be thrown out, and other defendants within the court's jurisdiction could seek to challenge their convictions as well. The law in question was also alleged to have been violated by Hunter Biden in a proposed deal with the Justice Department.

via CNN|

#drug-possession #federal-appeals-court #gun-regulations

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

McCarthy faces Trump indictment and conservative rebellion while comparing Biden and Trump document locations.

Conservative House Republicans have agreed to end their blockade of the House floor after GOP leaders agreed to reassess the agreement they landed with leadership during January’s speakership race, to more closely involve the right flank in big negotiations and to try to cut spending below the recent debt deal. In return, conservatives will help advance bills nixing pistol brace and gas stove regulations. However, the GOP’s broader fight over government funding is still a work in progress. The rebel group won’t rule out grinding the floor to a halt again, even as soon as next week.

via POLITICO|

#conservative-rebels #gun-regulations #house-republicans

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Nonviolent Convicts Can Own Guns, U.S. Court Rules.

A federal appeals court ruled that a man who committed a nonviolent crime cannot be legally prevented from owning a firearm, overturning decisions by lower courts that had prevented Bryan Range, a Pennsylvania resident who had sued the state after being blocked from buying a shotgun for hunting and self-protection over a conviction for lying on a benefits application in the 1990s. The decision is a potential setback to gun regulations spurred by a Supreme Court ruling last year that vastly expanded the right to bear arms.

via The New York Times|

#federal-appeals-court #gun-regulations #nonviolent-crime

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

The Controversial Policies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed several right-wing bills into law, including a ban on discussions of sexuality and gender identity in schools, a strict abortion ban, an anti-immigration bill, a ban on diversity programmes in public universities, and a law allowing people to carry weapons without a permit. DeSantis, who has launched his presidential bid for 2024, has been praised by conservatives for his policies, but criticized by liberals for infringing on LGBTQ+ rights, women's bodily autonomy, and academic freedom.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conservative-policies #florida #gun-regulations

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Calls for Police Reform and Gun Regulations After Nova Scotia Mass Shooting

A public inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia, Canada, has found widespread failures in how the federal police force responded to the attack, calling for reforms to policing, better public communication, and stricter gun regulations. The inquiry recommended increasing transparency and accountability for RCMP oversight, improving critical incident response capabilities, and focusing more on everyday policing practices. It also called for a national review of the public alerting system and an increase in the availability of mental health services. The commission urged federal, provincial and territorial governments to adopt “legislation affirming that gun ownership is a conditional privilege”.

via Al Jazeera English|

#canada #gun-regulations #mass-shooting

gun-control2 years ago•3 min saved

Parkland Shooting Victim's Father Arrested During Fiery Gun Law Hearing

The parents of a student killed in the Parkland high school shooting were kicked out of a committee hearing on gun regulations after they spoke out against Republican lawmakers. Manuel Oliver was arrested for disrupting the hearing and refusing to stop shouting, while his wife, Patricia Oliver, was escorted out but not arrested. The Olivers were angered by the lawmakers' disregard for gun violence victims and their families, and their prioritization of gun lobby money and political gain.

via BuzzFeed News|

#capitol-police #gun-control #gun-regulations

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Parkland victim's father arrested during House gun law hearing.

Manuel Oliver, the father of a Parkland shooting victim, was arrested on Capitol Hill during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on gun regulations after he appeared to shout at a Republican lawmaker. Oliver and his wife attended the hearing, which elicited a spirited debate over gun deaths and firearm regulations. Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, said some people "were disruptive during the hearing," and Capitol Police arrested Oliver for disrupting the hearing.

via NBC News|

#capitol-hill #gun-regulations #house-judiciary-committee