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DOJ Considers Trans Gun Ban Amid Controversy

9/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) may consider banning firearms for transgender individuals after a mass shooting in Minnesota.
Gun rights advocates oppose this potential rule change, citing its legality.
Critics argue that anti-trans narratives are fueling gun control efforts and far-right ideologies.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) opposes any proposals that infringe on Second Amendment rights.
Experts warn that such a ban would violate federal law and the Second Amendment.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) may consider banning firearms for transgender individuals after a mass shooting in Minnesota.
Gun rights advocates oppose this potential rule change, citing its legality.
Critics argue that anti-trans narratives are fueling gun control efforts and far-right ideologies.
The National Rifle Association (NRA) opposes any proposals that infringe on Second Amendment rights.
Experts warn that such a ban would violate federal law and the Second Amendment.