More than three dozen congressional Democrats urge President Trump to reverse his recent decision to cancel over $150 million in funding for gun violence prevention programs. In a letter sent to the White House, lawmakers emphasize that the abrupt cuts threaten at least 65 community-based initiatives across 25 states, potentially leading to layoffs and program shutdowns just as summer violence rates typically rise.
The grants, part of a broader effort established by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, support strategies aimed at reducing shootings through initiatives like street outreach and restorative justice. With some organizations already facing financial crises, the Democrats assert that these funding cuts undermine community safety and could reverse recent gains in reducing gun violence in cities nationwide.
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