Staff Reports
Republican Attorneys General Ken Paxton of Texas and Kris Kobach of Kansas are taking action against a new background check rule put in place by the Biden administration. The rule, announced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in April, expands background checks for firearm sales.
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Paxton and Kobach have filed separate lawsuits to challenge this rule, stating that it infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. They argue that the regulation could turn many gun owners into criminals simply for engaging in private sales of firearms to family and friends.
The Biden administration has defended the new regulations, with Attorney General Merrick Garland claiming that they will help save lives by ensuring that background checks are conducted for all gun sales, including those made online or at gun shows.
Critics of the rule, including gun rights advocates and conservative lawmakers, have raised concerns about the constitutionality of the regulation. They believe that it unfairly targets law-abiding gun owners and could be used to further restrict Second Amendment rights.
Several states, including Texas, Kansas, Alabama, Alaska, and others, have joined in the lawsuits against the background check rule. They argue that the regulation is government overreach and goes against the principles of individual freedom and responsibility.
Overall, this story highlights the ongoing debate between supporters of gun rights and proponents of stricter gun control measures. Conservative critics view the Biden administration’s actions as a threat to the constitutional rights of American citizens and are fighting back through legal means to protect those rights.
