DOJ Authorizes Federal Complaint Over California Glock Ban
Harmeet K. Dhillon said the ban and roster rules block access to commonly used handguns and could prompt a federal lawsuit unless California negotiates.
- On Wednesday, the Department of Justice warned California that its "Glock Ban" violates the Second Amendment, threatening a federal lawsuit if officials do not cease enforcement of the law.
- Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 1127 prohibits transferring any "semiautomatic machinegun-convertible pistol," while the state's Handgun Roster deems firearms "unsafe" without specific safety features.
- Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Civil Rights Division authorized the complaint, writing that the state's enforcement constitutes "a pattern or practice of law enforcement misconduct."
- California has until 5 p.m. on June 30, 2026, to reach a "voluntary resolution" with the DOJ, which must include acknowledging the unconstitutionality of the restricted laws.
- This action represents a broader pattern of DOJ lawsuits targeting gun control laws in Democratic jurisdictions, following similar challenges against Maryland, Connecticut, and New York, which have emulated the California policy.
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It should be noted that the law passed last October is not retroactive; that is, it does not penalize the current owners of these pistols in California.
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DOJ warns California over ‘Glock Ban’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday warned California that its “Glock ban” violates the Second Amendment and shared plans to file a federal complaint against the Golden State in court if officials do not cease enforcement of the law. “Californians have the constitutional right to acquire and use state-of-the-art handguns to protect themselves,” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet…
DOJ Sets Sights on California ‘Glock Ban,’ Handgun Roster
The Golden State’s latest gun regulations could soon be on the receiving end of a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D.) and Attorney General Rob Bonta (D.) on Wednesday, asking them to enter pre-suit settlement negotiations over the state’s forthcoming ban on pistols that feature firing mechanisms… Source
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