Colorado House Republicans send a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting intervention against the state’s new gun-control law, Senate Bill 3. This legislation, which mandates background checks and training for specific semiautomatic weapon purchases, has drawn criticism from Republicans who view it as a violation of Second Amendment rights.
Despite GOP efforts, legal experts assert that Bondi lacks the authority to nullify the law. While the Justice Department could potentially challenge the bill in court, constitutional law professor Doug Spencer emphasizes that the ultimate decision on constitutionality rests with the U.S. Supreme Court. The Republican appeal raises questions about the balance of state and federal powers in shaping gun legislation.
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