NewzThe U.S. Justice Department announced on Friday that it will no longer criminally enforce a 1968 federal law that prohibits licensed firearm dealers from selling handguns to individuals between the ages of 18 and 20. This directive follows a legal assessment by the Office of Legal Counsel, which determined that the existing restriction is inconsistent with the Second Amendment.
As a result of this determination, the Trump administration has instructed federal prosecutors to cease enforcement of the ban. The policy shift marks a significant change in federal oversight regarding handgun sales to young adults, aligning federal enforcement practices with the administration's interpretation of constitutional gun rights.
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