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The United States Supreme Court has overturned the federal ban on bump stocks, devices that enable semiautomatic weapons to fire at a rate similar to machine guns. The decision has been met with controversy, as it raises concerns about public safety and gun violence in the US. The ruling supports a challenge brought by a gun shop owner who argued that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority in classifying bump stocks as machine guns. Critics argue that the decision undermines public safety and ignores the practical implications of bump stocks’ rapid-fire capabilities.

Amidst the implementation of new gun export regulations and other Biden administration actions perceived as hostile towards gun rights, a Texas Republican has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution highlights support for the Second Amendment and opposes efforts by the Biden administration to undermine it. It specifically disapproves of President Biden’s executive orders on gun control, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) administrative rule changes restricting Americans’ firearm rights, and the Bureau of Industry and Security’s policies limiting lawful firearm exports. The resolution has garnered support from several gun rights organizations, including the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).

President Biden delivered a speech at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. He highlighted the challenges faced by officers, such as the risks they take every day and the emotional toll it takes on their families. Biden also discussed his administration’s efforts to support law enforcement, including investments in public safety, gun control measures, and reforms to mental health services. He emphasized the importance of law enforcement in reducing crime rates and protecting communities.

Despite multiple accusations, including the mishandling of firearms, neglecting school certifications, and improper influence on a traffic stop, Maine Governor Janet Mills has decided against removing Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright. Mills stated that the evidence did not meet the “extraordinary circumstances” threshold required for dismissal, which hasn’t occurred since 1926.

Despite its Democratic-controlled legislature, Colorado has rejected a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semi-automatic firearms. However, the state is moving forward with other gun control measures, including proposals to increase taxes on gun and ammunition sales, expand background checks, and require firearm dealers to obtain state permits. Supporters of the semi-automatic ban argue that it is a necessary step to reduce gun violence, while opponents question its effectiveness and assert that it infringes on Second Amendment rights.

On the eve of Mother’s Day, Los Angeles-based denim label Mother and female-founded media brand Mother Tongue came together to celebrate their collaboration and advocate for important issues affecting women. The star-studded event, held at the Mars speakeasy in Hollywood, featured guests such as Rumer Willis, Hilary Rhoda, and Gillian Jacobs, who showed their support by pinning campaign statements to their Mother Spring collection ensembles. Co-founders of Mother and Mother Tongue emphasized the urgency of reproductive rights and gun control in this election year, and announced a $10,000 donation to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. The evening culminated in a performance by Rainey Qualley and the gifting of campaign-themed accessories to attendees, ensuring that the message of empowerment and advocacy would continue to spread with fashionable flair.

Despite government efforts, hundreds of women have lost their lives to male violence in Australia over the past decade. This year alone, 25 women have been killed by men. The community is outraged, and the government is under pressure to take more drastic action. One suggestion is to establish a register of offenders similar to that used to monitor convicted sex offenders. This would give women the right to ask about any potential safety risks their partners may pose. Another idea is to allow police to issue intervention orders via mail or social media, bypassing the need to go through the courts. The Albanese government has also been urged to establish a national royal commission into the causes of this violence.

Despite widespread opposition, Tennessee’s legislature has approved a bill that would allow teachers and staff with concealed carry permits to bring guns into public schools. Representative Justin J. Pearson, a Democrat, strongly opposes the bill, citing concerns about potential accidents, unintentional discharges, and mistaken identity by police officers. He intends to advocate for Governor Bill Lee to veto the bill. The bill’s passage comes after the Covenant School shooting in Nashville last year, which led to an executive order from the governor to strengthen background checks for firearm purchases.

In the wake of recent school shootings, Republican-controlled legislatures in Tennessee and Iowa have passed laws allowing teachers and school staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. These measures, supported by the National Rifle Association, are met with fierce opposition from gun control advocates, who argue that arming teachers does not address the root cause of school shootings: access to guns. While the laws claim to prioritize school safety, critics warn of the dangers of creating a ‘guns everywhere culture’ and question the lack of transparency surrounding who is armed on campus.

The Supreme Court is set to rule on a case involving ghost guns, which could potentially weaken federal gun laws. Ghost guns are weapons that are sold dismantled and in ready-to-assemble kits, and are not subject to the same background checks and serial number requirements as traditional firearms. The Court has already heard the case twice on its “shadow docket” and ruled against gun manufacturers seeking to weaken federal law, but the outcome of the current ruling is not certain.