Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, came before the rule had been set to take effect Monday. The order also prevents the federal government from enforcing the rule against several gun-rights groups, including Gun Owners of America. It does not apply to Louisiana, Mississippi and Utah, which were also part of the lawsuit.
“Plaintiffs understandably fear that these presumptions will trigger civil or criminal penalties for conduct deemed lawful just yesterday,” Kacsmaryk said in his ruling.
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives declined to comment. The Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Related articles
Iran helicopter crash that killed President Raisi could reverberate across the Middle East
JERUSALEM (AP) — The helicopter crash in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreig2024-05-22- Even before she was appointed by the Palace, Alexandra 'Tiggy' Legge-Bourke had close ties to the R2024-05-22
LIZ JONES: Kate's strength has made me ashamed. And there's one self
After Kate's bombshell announcement that she is being treated for cancer I read numerous news report2024-05-22- About MailOnline MailOnline MailOnline, plus its local US and Australian versions are owned by DMG M2024-05-22
Dame Judi Dench's tears as she receives Sycamore Gap tree seedling at Chelsea Flower Show
Dame Judi Dench shed a tear yesterday after being presented with a seedling from the famous Sycamore2024-05-22How Katharine, Duchess of Kent bagged a royal prince
Today, as she turns 91, the Duchess of Kent can count herself as the oldest member of the Royal Fami2024-05-22
atest comment