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politics24 days ago

Pirro Walks Back Threat to Jail Gun Owners in DC After Backlash

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro walked back an earlier threat to jail anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C., after fierce backlash from GOP lawmakers and gun-rights groups. She later said DC law requires handgun licensing and that enforcement will target unlawful carry, not licensed gun owners, a stance echoed by criticism from the NRA and several Republicans. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over gun rights and rhetoric surrounding firearms in the capital.

via Politico|
#gun-rights#jeanine-pirro#nra
politics28 days ago

Second Amendment allies warn Trump Pretti remarks could cost GOP votes

After Trump stated that demonstrator Alex Pretti 'should not have been carrying a gun,' some Second Amendment advocates warned Republicans they might skip the midterms, signaling a rift with a base that has long backed Trump on gun rights; while the NRA and other 2A groups have defended his record, the controversy highlights tensions with administration officials who criticized carrying firearms at protests and risks alienating a core constituency ahead of elections.

via Politico|
#gun-rights#midterms#nra
Second Amendment under test as Minneapolis shooting strains gun-rights politics
politics1 month ago

Second Amendment under test as Minneapolis shooting strains gun-rights politics

The killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has sparked a rare clash between the gun-rights lobby and the White House over how the Second Amendment applies to immigration enforcement, with the NRA and allies challenging claims that Pretti’s holstered gun justified lethal force; the episode underscores broader tensions around firearm ownership, federal policing, and the politics of gun policy in the United States.

via The Conversation|
#gun-rights#immigration-enforcement#minneapolis
Gun groups press for full probe into Minneapolis killing of nurse Alex Pretti
politics1 month ago

Gun groups press for full probe into Minneapolis killing of nurse Alex Pretti

The NRA and other pro-gun groups are urging a full, transparent investigation into the killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, arguing that video footage does not show Pretti brandishing a gun and that lawful firearm possession should not automatically justify deadly force, while drawing in responses from Trump allies and gun-rights organizations demanding accountability.

via The Guardian|
#alex-pretti#federal-agents#full-investigation
Gun Rights Groups Push Back After Feds Suggest Pistols Could Justify Killing
politics1 month ago

Gun Rights Groups Push Back After Feds Suggest Pistols Could Justify Killing

Federal officials released a photo of the pistol carried by a slain Minneapolis protester, prompting backlash from gun-rights groups who bristled at suggestions that the killing could be legally justified; critics emphasize the right to bear arms in public, while a federal prosecutor’s post warning against approaching police with a gun sparked further controversy.

via The New York Times|
#gun-rights#law-enforcement#minneapolis-protest
NYPD to Revoke Trump's Gun License After Conviction
politics1 year ago

NYPD to Revoke Trump's Gun License After Conviction

New York police are reportedly seeking to revoke former President Donald Trump's gun licence following his recent criminal conviction for falsifying business records. Both state and federal laws prohibit individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms. Trump, who has denied the charges and plans to appeal, turned over two guns after his licence was suspended last year. He is due to be sentenced on July 11, just days before being declared the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election.

via BBC.com|
#criminal-conviction#donald-trump#gun-licence
Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Case
law1 year ago

Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Case

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a New York state official likely violated the NRA's free speech rights by pressuring banks and insurers to cut ties with the organization after the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The court reaffirmed that government officials cannot use their power to suppress disfavored viewpoints and returned the case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The NRA, supported by the ACLU, claims former DFS superintendent Maria Vullo abused her authority to weaken the NRA, a charge Vullo denies.

via The Washington Post|
#first-amendment#free-speech#law
Supreme Court Backs NRA in Major Free Speech Case
law1 year ago

Supreme Court Backs NRA in Major Free Speech Case

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the NRA in a First Amendment case, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor authoring the opinion. The case involved Maria Vullo, former superintendent of New York's Department of Financial Services, who unlawfully pressured insurers to cut ties with the NRA while investigating its Carry Guard insurance program. The Court distinguished between legitimate investigations and unconstitutional coercion, affirming that even controversial groups have free speech rights.

via Vox.com|
#first-amendment#law#new-york
Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Case Against NY Official
lawpolitics1 year ago

Supreme Court Backs NRA in First Amendment Case Against NY Official

The U.S. Supreme Court has revived the NRA's lawsuit against former New York official Maria Vullo, accusing her of coercing financial institutions to cut ties with the gun rights group, which the NRA claims violated its First Amendment rights. The unanimous decision emphasizes that government officials cannot use their power to suppress speech they dislike. The case will return to lower courts for further analysis.

via Reuters|
#first-amendment#free-speech#lawpolitics