DOJ Declines to Appeal Ruling Against Federal Handgun Purchase Ban for Adults Under 21
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen not to appeal a Fifth Circuit Court decision that ruled the federal ban on handgun purchases for adults aged 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment. This decision allows the ruling to stand, which strikes down the prohibition in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, potentially nullifying the federal law for young adults in these jurisdictions. The move is seen as part of a broader shift in the DOJ’s approach to Second Amendment cases under the Trump administration, focusing on protecting gun rights. Legal experts predict that this case could influence future cases and note a split with the Fourth Circuit, which upheld the handgun restrictions for this age group.
DOJ Declines to Appeal Ruling Against Federal Handgun Purchase Ban for Adults Under 21
