Senior Justice Department officials are deliberating on restricting the gun rights of transgender Americans following a tragic shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school that resulted in two deaths and 21 injuries. These discussions arise from concerns over the mental health implications of gender dysphoria, as indicated by a DOJ official who suggested that transgender individuals could potentially be classified as “mentally defective,” given that the condition is recognized in clinical manuals.
While these preliminary meetings reflect a significant shift in policy focus under the current administration, many fear that such measures could set a dangerous precedent. Experts warn that labeling all transgender individuals in this way could lead to broader restrictions on the Second Amendment rights of Americans with various mental health conditions, despite their lack of harmful intentions.
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