Ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional: U.S. Justice Department
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel has declared that a federal law prohibiting the sale of handguns to people under 21 is unconstitutional. The opinion states that the restriction, which targets 18‑ to 20‑year‑olds, infringes on Second Amendment rights. The ruling could affect federal firearms regulations and the enforcement of age‑based gun sale restrictions across the country. QUOTE: "Ban on Handgun Sales to Under-21s is Unconstitutional." — Deccan Chronicle
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- US Justice Department: Ban on Handgun Sales to Under-21s is Unconstitutional — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional: U.S. Justice Department — The Hindu (left-leaning)