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Public opinion on bump stock ban by mid-2024?
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Democrats•Senate•Chuck Schumer•Clarence Thomas•Congress•Republicans•Tim Scott•Court•Michael Cargill•America•Dina Titus
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Supreme Court's 6-3 Ruling Strikes Down Trump-Era Bump Stock Ban, Schumer Vows Legislative Action
Jun 17, 2024, 05:01 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that allows semi-automatic rifles to function like fully automatic machine guns. The decision has sparked significant backlash from Democrats, gun control advocates, and survivors of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, where bump stocks were used. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced plans to introduce legislation to reestablish the ban. The ruling, decided by a 6-3 majority and penned by Justice Clarence Thomas, is seen as a setback for gun control efforts and has intensified calls for Congress to take legislative action. Critics argue that the decision undermines public safety, while some Republicans, including Senator Tim Scott, have expressed respect for the Court's ruling. Michael Cargill celebrated the decision, calling it 'huge for everyone in America.' Rep. Dina Titus noted her long-standing efforts to push Congress to act on bump stocks. The debate over bump stocks continues to highlight deep divisions in U.S. gun policy.
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