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Trump's Gun Rights Review Sparks Controversy and Concerns

3/13/2026

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Trump Reviews Gun Rights

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to review up to one million applications from convicted felons seeking restoration of gun rights.
The move follows an executive order aimed at expanding gun rights, drawing criticism from gun control advocates.
The Justice Department has already restored rights to 22 individuals, including those with non-violent offenses.
Concerns persist that domestic abusers could regain access to firearms.

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Justice Department Appeals

The United States Department of Justice petitioned the Supreme Court to lift blocks on ending Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria.
Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued the Court should allow the Trump administration to proceed with TPS terminations, citing Venezuela precedents.
Sauer said lower-court decisions undermine executive policy and that racial-animus claims lack merit.
He urged the Court to resolve the disputes to prevent conflicting rulings.

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Trump Reviews Gun Rights

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to review up to one million applications from convicted felons seeking restoration of gun rights.
The move follows an executive order aimed at expanding gun rights, drawing criticism from gun control advocates.
The Justice Department has already restored rights to 22 individuals, including those with non-violent offenses.
Concerns persist that domestic abusers could regain access to firearms.

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