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The Justice Department warned California on Wednesday that it will file a lawsuit against state officials if they do not remove plans to enforce the “Glock ban,” which the federal government argues violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
In a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said Californians “have a constitutional right to obtain and use firearms for self-defense.”
“They shouldn’t be forced to settle for ten-year-old gun models to ensure they stay safe inside or outside the home,” he wrote.
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The Justice Department has warned California that it will file a lawsuit against state officials if they don’t scrap plans to enforce the “Glock ban.” (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
This comes as California Assembly Bill 1127, also known as the “Glock ban,” goes into effect on July 1. It was signed into law by Newsom last fall.
The law prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling or transferring any “machine gun.” It also classifies Glocks, which are semi-automatic rifles, as “modification firearms” because state officials say their trigger mechanisms can be quickly changed with illegal aftermarket modification devices.
People who already own these guns may keep them, while sales to law enforcement or military agencies are exempt from restrictions.
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon says the California law violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Dhillon said he approved filing a lawsuit in federal district court against California officials over the law, but explained he would consider delaying the filing if the state agrees to enter into pretrial negotiations.
“Although certain provisions are open to discussion, the decision should, at a minimum, require that the State: (1) immediately suspend the implementation of the aforementioned laws; (2) acknowledge the unconstitutionality of these laws; and (3) agree to enter into a court-enforced agreement that permanently orders the State to violate these unconstitutional laws against its citizens or read any laws against its citizens.
Dhillon gave California officials until 5 p.m. Tuesday to agree to enter into pre-suit negotiations.
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The law prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling or transferring any “machine gun.” (Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg)
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“We hope that the State has the same interest as us in reaching a voluntary solution to this matter,” he wrote.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the offices of Newsom and Bonta for comment.
