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Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Nationwide Ban on Assault Weapons After School Shooting
Officials and lawmakers urge a nationwide assault weapons ban following a deadly attack that killed two children and injured 17 at a Minneapolis school during a Catholic Mass.
- Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a nationwide ban on assault weapons after a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that killed two children and injured 17 others.
- The shooter, Robin Westman, legally purchased three firearms and opened fire during a Mass service.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar emphasized the need for Congress to eliminate assault weapons and address mental health resources following the tragedy, stating it is essential to protect children.
- Both Weingarten and Omar linked the incident to the larger issue of gun culture, arguing for immediate legislative action to prevent further violence against children.
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Ilhan Omar pushes for assault weapons ban in the wake of Minneapolis church shooting
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