Gun Policy and Second Amendment

Virginia Governor Spanberger this week signed a package of gun bills that substantially toughen a proposed ban on so-called assault firearms in Virginia, a move she framed as aimed at reducing gun violence and protecting public safety. The new measures tighten restrictions on sales and ownership of designated assault-style weapons and drew an immediate warning from the U.S. Department of Justice that it will commence litigation if the laws are found to violate federally protected rights, setting up a likely court battle over the statute's scope and enforceability.