Justice Department sues Denver over semi-automatic rifle ban
The DOJ filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Denver challenging its 37-year-old ordinance banning semi-automatic weapons and magazines over 15 rounds, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Civil Rights Division's newly established Second Amendment Section, brought the action on behalf of law-abiding citizens. The DOJ seeks to halt enforcement and remedy alleged rights violations.
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This event sits in the top 66% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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