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Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it had filed lawsuits against two states for what the department alleged are “unconstitutional” restrictions on sales of certain types of guns. In Virginia, the department is targeting a law that banned the sale of automatic weapons. In California, it is suing over a newly enacted law that restricts []...Click to read more
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Fox News
· Jul 1, 2026
DOJ targets Spanberger, Newsom gun laws with twin lawsuits after SCOTUS affirms Second Amendment rights
The Justice Department sued California and Virginia over state gun restrictions, targeting assault weapons bans and semiautomatic pistol laws.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 1, 2026
Showdown In The Golden State: Feds Sue California To Block New Glock Ban
The U.S. Justice Department sued California on Wednesday, aiming to strike down the state’s newly enacted “Glock Ban” and dismantle its restrictive list of legally approved firearms. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit argues that California’s restrictions openly violate the Second Amendment rights of citizens. The legal challenge specifically targets two pieces of state policy. [] Showdown In The Golden State: Feds Sue California To Block New Glock Ban
Washington Examiner
· Jul 1, 2026
DOJ launches lawsuit over California’s Glock ban after warning
The Department of Justice sued California on Wednesday after warning the blue state against implementing a ban on the commercial sale of semiautomatic Glock-style handguns. Before filing the lawsuit, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon gave Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta one week to consider entering pre-suit settlement []
Townhall
· Jul 1, 2026
California AG Tells DOJ State Would Rather Get Sued than Back Down on Gun Control
California AG Tells DOJ State Would Rather Get Sued than Back Down on Gun Control
Coffman Chronicle
· Jul 2, 2026
Justice Department Challenges California Glock Ban in Federal Court
The Justice Department sued California on July 1, asking a federal court to block the state’s newly enacted “Glock Ban” and stop enforcement of parts of California’s Handgun Roster.
The Daily Signal
· Jul 1, 2026
DOJ Sues California, Virginia Over Gun Restrictions After Supreme Court Ruling
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against both California and Virginia over the states’ gun restrictions. On Wednesday, the Justice Department sued to stop California’s newly enacted ban on Glocks, a popular handgun. The California law that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in June would ban the retail purchase of common handguns manufactured by Glock and...
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Related coverage for "Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws": Fox News — DOJ targets Spanberger, Newsom gun laws with twin lawsuits after SCOTUS affirms Second Amendment rights. Tampa Free Press — Showdown In The Golden State: Feds Sue California To Block New Glock Ban. Washington Examiner — DOJ launches lawsuit over California’s Glock ban after warning. Townhall — California AG Tells DOJ State Would Rather Get Sued than Back Down on Gun Control. Coffman Chronicle — Justice Department Challenges California Glock Ban in Federal Court. The Daily Signal — DOJ Sues California, Virginia Over Gun Restrictions After Supreme Court Ruling