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DOJ Sues Virginia Over Assault Weapons Ban

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging Virginia’s recently enacted assault weapons ban, arguing the law violates the Second Amendment by restricting […] Source

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What happened The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging Virginia’s recently enacted assault weapons ban, arguing the law violates the Second Amendment by restricting […] Source.
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American GreatnessNews report · Jul 2, 7:23 AM

DOJ Sues Virginia Over Assault Weapons Ban

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging Virginia’s recently enacted assault weapons ban, arguing the law violates the Second Amendment by restricting […] Source

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