Gun rights groups are expressing outrage after reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering a ban on firearm ownership for transgender Americans amidst discussions led by senior Justice Department officials. Critics argue that this plan not only unfairly scapegoats transgender individuals but also poses a significant threat to their constitutional rights, particularly under the Second Amendment.
Notably, recent mass shootings, including a tragic incident at a Minneapolis Catholic church, have fueled this controversial proposal, yet data from the Gun Violence Archive indicates that less than 0.1% of over 5,700 mass shootings since 2013 were committed by transgender individuals. This statistic raises questions about the validity of such restrictions and highlights the potential for harmful legal precedents affecting various marginalized groups.
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