AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores. The decision by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, came before the rule had been set to take effect Monday. The order also prevents the federal government from enforcing the rule against several gun-rights groups, including Gun Owners of America. It does not apply to Louisiana, Mississippi and Utah, which were also part of the lawsuit. “Plaintiffs understandably fear that these presumptions will trigger civil or criminal penalties for conduct deemed lawful just yesterday,” Kacsmaryk said in his ruling. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives declined to comment. The Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. |
Travel route honors CPC's historic journeyNorthern Chinese city hosts original music festival to boost economyShanghai kicks off Olympic qualifyingScientists, sciChina gears up for International Museum Day celebrationsFox News host's parody music video 'Keeps Fallin' about Joe Biden goes viralHong Kong to host FIBA 3x3 World Tour FinalCuba announces unilateral visa exemption for Chinese citizensWTA1000 Wuhan Open to return in OctoberWTA1000 Wuhan Open to return in October