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Outrage Erupts Over Dismantled Gun Violence Memorial

5/5/2025

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The ATF's decision to dismantle the "Faces of Gun Violence" exhibit, which memorialized 120 victims like Robert Godwin Sr., has sparked outrage among families and advocacy groups. They see this move as a troubling dismissal of the ongoing gun violence crisis. While the Justice Department promises to honor victims, details on their future plans remain frustratingly vague.

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The ATF's decision to dismantle the "Faces of Gun Violence" exhibit, which memorialized 120 victims like Robert Godwin Sr., has sparked outrage among families and advocacy groups. They see this move as a troubling dismissal of the ongoing gun violence crisis. While the Justice Department promises to honor victims, details on their future plans remain frustratingly vague.