Gun safety activists rally at the Michigan Capitol, calling for an end to legal immunity for gun manufacturers as well as a ban on untraceable ghost guns. Survivor Rebekah Schuler, affected by the Oxford High School shooting, publicly accuses gun makers of complicity in violence, highlighting that markets often target youth and evade responsible sales practices.
Legislators are divided on these issues, with Republican leaders suggesting that manufacturers shouldn’t be held accountable for misuse of their products. At the rally, advocates also stress the urgent need for state funding for domestic violence programs, warning that cuts in federal funding could cripple critical resources. “These new gun laws will not protect survivors if our domestic violence programs close their doors,” stated advocate Faith Brown, emphasizing the interconnectedness of gun violence and domestic support systems.
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