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. |
Highlights of Asian Cup 2022Trusting the processCounting down to Chengdu Universiade: venues with Sichuan flavorXi Orders AllChina's goal of engaging 300 million people in winter sports achieved: surveyEnterprises in Guangxi ride RCEP momentum to expand ASEAN marketHighlights of team competitions of 2022 Chinese National Table Tennis ChampionshipsSki resorts in east China make full preparations during Spring Festival holidayMessi not planning to play at 2026 World CupXi Meets Senegalese President in Johannesburg