Law students at the University of Minnesota are addressing gun violence through a pioneering law clinic, where they serve as special assistants to the attorney general on pro bono Second Amendment cases. Many students, like Emily Byers Olson and Jaxon Alston, are driven by personal connections to gun violence, with their family histories motivating them to seek legal solutions that create safer communities.
Founded by attorney Megan Walsh, the Gun Violence Prevention Law Clinic not only trains future lawyers but also aims to defend existing gun laws against constitutional challenges. Current cases include a lawsuit against Glock for designing firearms that can be easily converted into machine guns, illustrating the clinic’s commitment to meaningful, real-world impact on gun violence prevention. The clinic seeks ongoing funding as its initial resources are set to expire at the end of the year.
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