Trump DOJ silence in gun cases tests Second Amendment allies
The Trump Justice Department’s position in a legal fight over Biden-era “ghost gun” regulations is the latest instance of the Trump administration breaking with gun rights groups on Second Amendment issues.
TL;DR
- The Trump Justice Department is deciding whether to appeal Texas court rulings that struck down Biden-era "ghost gun" regulations.
- The administration is also considering an appeal on a ruling blocking federal registration requirements for certain suppressors and weapons.
- These positions mark a departure from the Trump administration's usual alignment with gun rights groups on Second Amendment issues.
- The administration has previously taken stances opposite gun rights groups on specific, niche issues.