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Justice Department threatens lawsuits over state gun laws after Second Amendment win at Supreme Court
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
By Tierney Sneed, Paula Reid, CNN
(CNN) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche threatened lawsuits against four states that have gun restrictions similar to the Hawaii law that the Supreme Court struck down last week.
He also warned states considering laws that “mirror” Hawaii’s that they cou...
Key takeaway The Supreme Court, divided on 6-3 ideological lines, said the law violated the Second Amendment in an opinion that noted that four other states — New Jersey, Maryland, New York and California — have similar statutes.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , where gun violence has been a concern, the Justice Department's threat to sue states over gun restrictions could have significant implications. The city's own experiences with mass shootings have led to calls for stricter gun laws, but the Supreme Court's recent ruling and the Trump administration's subsequent actions may limit the ability of states to implement such laws. As the Justice Department targets states with laws similar to Hawaii's, El Pasoans may wonder how this will affect Texas's own gun regulations. While Texas is not one of the states mentioned in the Supreme Court's opinion, the state's gun laws could still be impacted by the Justice Department's new litigation push. El Paso residents will be watching closely to see how this plays out and what it means for local efforts to address gun violence.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Tierney Sneed, Paula Reid, CNN
(CNN) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche threatened lawsuits against four states that have gun restrictions similar to the Hawaii law that the Supreme Court struck down last week.
He also warned states considering laws that “mirror” Hawaii’s that they cou...
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