RICHMOND, VA — The Department of Justice has warned Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger that it may take legal action if she signs pending gun control legislation, escalating tensions over Second Amendment rights.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is prepared to file a lawsuit if certain bills become law, arguing they could violate constitutional protections. One measure, Senate Bill 749, would make it a crime to buy or sell AR-15-style rifles in the state.
Dhillon said the administration is taking a proactive stance to prevent what it views as unlawful restrictions, citing President Donald Trump’s directive to protect gun rights. The warning marks a rare instance of federal officials signaling legal action before legislation is enacted.
Spanberger, who recently signed several gun-related measures addressing issues like domestic violence and firearm liability, defended the laws as efforts to improve public safety.
The dispute highlights a broader national debate over gun policy, with state and federal officials increasingly clashing over the limits of regulation and constitutional rights.
The governor has until mid-April to take action on the pending legislation.
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