Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
Summary
The Justice Department, led by Attorney General Todd Blanche, has created a new rule allowing some people with felony convictions to apply to restore their gun ownership rights. This process reviews cases carefully to ensure public safety while giving eligible people a chance to regain their legal right to own firearms.Key Facts
- The rule allows certain people barred from owning guns due to felony convictions to apply for restoration of gun rights.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche supports restoring rights while protecting public safety.
- The rule uses an online application system to handle requests.
- People convicted of violent crimes or registered sex offenders are generally not eligible to have rights restored unless there are extraordinary reasons.
- The Trump administration has been easing firearm restrictions through several recent actions.
- Congress had blocked the federal agency from processing such applications since 1992, so this rule creates a new path.
- Gun safety advocates are reviewing the new rule, concerned about risks to public safety.
- The restoration of rights will be decided on a case-by-case basis, considering the individual’s history and risk.
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