The Justice Department (DOJ) outlines a new process aimed at restoring gun ownership rights for individuals with criminal convictions, a move that has ignited widespread debate. Following an interim rule published in the Federal Register, the DOJ states this initiative will empower the attorney general to assess eligibility for gun rights restoration based on an individual’s past crimes and current behavior, particularly in light of a recent executive order from President Trump
However, this proposal has faced sharp criticism from gun control advocates, who argue it risks returning firearms to those convicted of violent crimes. Notably, the DOJ’s recent decision to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, following a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction, exemplifies the controversial implications of this new policy, leading critics to warn it could undermine community safety.
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