In the early days of the second Trump term, significant changes in U.S. gun policy emerge, with the administration taking steps to repeal key regulations and dismantling the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The implications of these actions are profound, especially as gun violence continues to plague American communities, with the surge in fatalities among children and teens drawing increasing concern.
The Trace is committed to navigating these turbulent waters by not only tracking executive orders and policy changes but also focusing on innovative strategies to reduce gun violence at local levels. Recent reports highlight a troubling trend where young people in Philadelphia are becoming more involved in shootings, indicating that the crisis is far from resolved and demands urgent attention.
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