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DOJ moves to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Attorney General Todd Blanche made the announcement on Monday. The Justice Department has established a process to restore gun rights for individuals convicted of certain nonviolent felonies.
The Justice Department has established a process to restore gun rights for individuals convicted of certain nonviolent felonies. Attorney General Todd Blanche made the announcement on Monday. This development affects people with specific types of convictions, allowing them to potentially regain their rights.
Further details about the process and eligibility criteria are available from the Justice Department. The announcement marks a change in how the department handles gun rights for those with nonviolent felony convictions.
For more information on this development and how it may impact those affected, readers can refer to the original announcement from the Justice Department.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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