States Get A Blueprint From The Justice Department For 'Red Flag' Gun-Removal Laws
The Biden administration is trying to make it easier for states to make laws that temporarily remove guns from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
by Alana Wise
Jun 07, 2021
3 minutes
The Department of Justice on Monday issued model legislation from which states can craft their own "extreme risk protection orders," commonly referred to as red flag laws, as part of the Biden administration's ongoing effort to curb U.S. gun violence.
"The Justice Department is determined to take concrete steps to reduce the tragic toll of gun violence in our communities," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.
"Today we continue to deliver on our promise to help save lives while
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