Bondi & Gun Registration?

[unionguy]

Does anyone know more about this? Is it as bad as this write-up says? thanks!

DOJ Doubles Down on Biden-Cornyn Gun Registration Scheme at Bondi’s Request

In a stunning betrayal of gun owners, Attorney General Pam Bondi recently ordered the Department of Justice to continue defending Joe Biden's “Engaged in the Business” rule — a backdoor gun registration scheme. And now

txgunrights.org

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[wired]

"Trump's pro-gun agenda". Hahahaha

 

[Camelfilter]

"Trump's pro-gun agenda". Hahahaha

Cackles autopen would have been SO MUCH BETTER for 2A...

 

[wired]

Cackles autopen would have been SO MUCH BETTER for 2A...

One democrat is pretty much the same as another

 

[Camelfilter]

One democrat is pretty much the same as another

Would the tax stamps be zero $ in January under auto-pen 2.0?

 

[wired]

Would the tax stamps be zero $ in January under auto-pen 2.0?

We will see if that happens

 

[mhayd93]

I think that article is being intentionally misleading and disingenuous. I can't find any other source showing that Pam Bondi has actually "ordered" the DOJ to defend the "Engaged in Business" rule.

What is true, is that she is listed as the defendant on cases filed that involve the DOJ because she is the Attorney General. It doesn't mean she is actually defending the law or committing extra resources to enforcing it. Just like in the previous administration there would have been cases against Merrick Garland, even if he didn't actually support whatever law was being challenged.

This isn't the first headline I've seen regarding Bondi that is either egregiously misinformed or grossly disingenuous in trying to imply she is "betraying gun owners" because the DOJ is a defendant against pro-2A plaintiffs. I encourage people to try harder and dig deeper beyond the click bait before making judgements.

Also, "pro-2A" organizations or sources making claims like these need to be called out for inaccuracies—especially if intentional—that make an unfortunately large amount of their undiscerning followers distrustful/resentful of an Attorney General that is actually doing anything lot for them.

Here is some suggested reading on things Pam Bondi is doing as Attorney General regarding gun rights and related cases:

NRA-ILA | First Affirmative Lawsuit in Support of Gun Owners Filed by Trump’s DOJ

California officials’ egregious foot-dragging over the issuance of carry permits has finally attracted the ire of the federal Department of Justice (DOJ).

www.nraila.org

Trump Administration Ends Zero-Tolerance Policy for Lawbreaking Gun Dealers

The Biden-era policy resulted in a record number of gun dealers losing their licenses to operate.

www.thetrace.org

Justice Department Publishes Proposed Rule to Grant Relief to Certain Individuals Precluded from Possessing Firearms

WASHINGTON — President Trump directed the Department of Justice to address the ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens—all of them. Federal law disables the firearms rights of many citizens who have been convicted of crimes without regard to whether they actually...

www.justice.gov

DOJ Under Pam Bondi: Progress on Gun Rights, But the Fight's Far From Over

Washington, D.C. — Since taking over as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi has made waves in Washington with a series of pro-Second Amendment moves that signal a dramatic shift from the anti-gun overreach of the

txgunrights.org

 

[wired]

I think that article is being intentionally misleading and disingenuous. I can't find any other source showing that Pam Bondi has actually "ordered" the DOJ to defend the "Engaged in Business" rule.

What is true, is that she is listed as the defendant on cases filed that involve the DOJ because she is the Attorney General. It doesn't mean she is actually defending the law or committing extra resources to enforcing it. Just like in the previous administration there would have been cases against Merrick Garland, even if he didn't actually support whatever law was being challenged.

This isn't the first headline I've seen regarding Bondi that is either egregiously misinformed or grossly disingenuous in trying to imply she is "betraying gun owners" because the DOJ is a defendant against pro-2A plaintiffs. I encourage people to try harder and dig deeper beyond the click bait before making judgements.

Also, "pro-2A" organizations or sources making claims like these need to be called out for inaccuracies—especially if intentional—that make an unfortunately large amount of their undiscerning followers distrustful/resentful of an Attorney General that is actually doing anything lot for them.

Here is some suggested reading on things Pam Bondi is doing as Attorney General regarding gun rights and related cases:

NRA-ILA | First Affirmative Lawsuit in Support of Gun Owners Filed by Trump’s DOJ

California officials’ egregious foot-dragging over the issuance of carry permits has finally attracted the ire of the federal Department of Justice (DOJ).

www.nraila.org

Trump Administration Ends Zero-Tolerance Policy for Lawbreaking Gun Dealers

The Biden-era policy resulted in a record number of gun dealers losing their licenses to operate.

www.thetrace.org

Justice Department Publishes Proposed Rule to Grant Relief to Certain Individuals Precluded from Possessing Firearms

WASHINGTON — President Trump directed the Department of Justice to address the ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens—all of them. Federal law disables the firearms rights of many citizens who have been convicted of crimes without regard to whether they actually...

www.justice.gov

DOJ Under Pam Bondi: Progress on Gun Rights, But the Fight's Far From Over

Washington, D.C. — Since taking over as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi has made waves in Washington with a series of pro-Second Amendment moves that signal a dramatic shift from the anti-gun overreach of the

txgunrights.org

Could be Trumps got her on a hit list after she refused to prosecute some of his political rivals. He already called her out in public on it. First step is to turn the MAGA base against her . It's his M.O.

 

[MTpockets]

The AAG of the Civil Rights Division weighs in on recent criticism…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977148523838857499

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977148523838857499


"Our @AGPamBondi is the most pro-2A AG in US history, and this is a very bad take on many levels. According to the video, the supposed "straw that broke the camel's back" is that DOJ asked a federal court to require pro-2A groups to submit lists of their members. That is false."

"Here's what actually happened: After the 5th Circuit held that the federal ban on FFL handgun sales to those under 21 violated the #2A, the AG declined to further appeal that ruling. The remaining issue was the scope of the injunction. After a hard-fought win for the President on nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA, DOJ obviously could not agree to a nationwide injunction in any other case—or any injunction that would effectively serve as a CASA workaround. So…."

" … In the 5th Circuit case, DOJ agreed to an injunction throughout the 5th Circuit, as well as an injunction for any known members of the plaintiff organizations located anywhere else in the country. In response, the court ordered something DOJ did not ask for—it ordered the plaintiffs to submit members lists. On Friday, DOJ and the plaintiffs submitted a joint filing asking the court to correct that misstep. This is just one example of what we do every day at DOJ: we do everything we can to protect civil rights—including the long-neglected right to keep and bear arms—while more broadly advancing the President's agenda and the rule of law."

"The video also accuses @AGPamBondi of advocating for "lifetime gun bans for nonviolent offenses." That's not a fair characterization of the @TheJusticeDept position. DOJ has generally defended 18 U.S.C. 922(g) while also simultaneously establishing a rights-restoration process for nonviolent felons."

"The video is filled with inaccuracies in what it says about the history and procedural posture of specific cases, but the biggest problem is what the video doesn't say. Every day, under @AGPamBondi's leadership, DOJ persuades courts to tackle generational-level 2A issues and take them in a pro-2A direction. We are suing state and local governments that violate Second Amendment rights. We are reforming gun regulations at ATF. And we are restoring civil rights through 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Below are just a few examples of our work in this area—and much more is coming."

"In Wolford v. Lopez, the Attorney General asked the Supreme Court to take up Hawaii's near-complete ban on public carry, and the Court granted review.
In the Seventh Circuit, we asked the court to invalidate a ban on AR-15s and 10+ capacity magazines. I was proud to argue that case personally, and I am proud that we have argued the same position in the Third Circuit. I will always stand up in court for the Second Amendment!"

"At the Attorney General's direction, we @CivilRights recently filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit challenging Los Angeles County's pattern or practice of infringing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens seeking concealed carry weapons permits by imposing lengthy (1-2 year) delays in processing those permits."

"The Attorney General's Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force has settled, declined to appeal, or changed positions in appropriate cases from the Biden Administration to better protect law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights. The Department has recognized, for example, that suppressors are within the scope of the Second Amendment…"

"The Task Force has also taken historic action to begin a regulatory process under 18 USC § 925(c) that will, for the first time in decades, allow persons who have a criminal history in the distant past but who no longer pose a threat to public safety to apply to have their right to possess a firearm restored under federal law. This will protect public safety while also ensuring that the federal government does not come close to the line of burdening Second Amendment rights. Historic!"

"@TheJusticeDept lawyers are also working with ATF to completely overhaul and modernize its firearm regulations. We are reviewing and, where appropriate, revising federal regulations on firearms, especially those that pose unnecessary burdens on law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights."

"ATF has revoked its zero-tolerance policy that attempted to put gun dealers out of business for paperwork violations.

ATF is also in the process of revoking the prior administration's "engaged in the business" rule, which tried to ban private (non-FFL) firearm sales.

ATF has invited those Federal Firearm Licensees that were revoked under the Biden-era Administrative Action policy to reapply for an FFL, to be considered under the new Administrative Action Policy.

ATF has established a Revocation Review Board to ensure FFL revocation criteria applied properly across ATF, established a classification board to ensure firearm classifications are consistent and accord with statutory guidelines, and established a Senior Industry Partnership Advisor for the industry and the general public to have a live person reach out to for assistance."

"In sum:

I am a gun owner and a long-time advocate for Second Amendment Rights. I have fought in private practice for the broadest possible scope of federal and state gun rights. And I am VERY proud of the work this @TheJusticeDept and especially my boss @AGPamBondi have put in towards securing these fundamental rights. No one has fought harder for them or has a better track record. She has been relentless and so supportive of all my efforts in the #2A space. I firmly reject these fake news criticisms of our 2A efforts and urge people to look at the record and recognize that it isn't going to get better than having this AG, working with this White House, to continue to defend and expand these fundamental civil rights, including the right to self-defense and more under the #2A.

The critics of this administration want nothing more than to see this type of infighting. Reject it and rally behind our strong, principled AG as she continues to do a stellar job on gun rights issues!"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977900158441361422

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977900158441361422


"Another bad take re @TheJusticeDept's indisputable pro-Second Amendment credentials under @AGPamBondi's leadership.

As our brief explains, there is no circuit split (division of authority) on whether the NFA's taxation and registration requirements for short barreled rifles are constitutional, which is what SCOTUS rules normally require to grant review. No circuit court has agreed that the NFA restrictions are unconstitutional, and Justice Alito (no friend of gun restrictions) has suggested that short barreled rifles don't get any Second Amendment protection at all.

DOJ is not afraid to weigh in boldly in the Supreme Court to move the law in a 2A direction, but we are playing to win. Not to score social media points by attacking our own allies. Friendly fire is always ugly and doesn't advance the ball."

***Possible explanation in bold*** TLDR

 

[1775usmc]

Pretty sure she was pro red flags in Florida.

I don't trust her at all. This wouldn't surprise me.

This is the same person who said she had the Epstien files "sitting on her desk" and then did a 180 saying there was nothing to disclose.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Given the recent history of AG's the bar to be the most pro 2A one is about 6 feet underground so not sure how much of a brag that is
JMHO but an actual pro 2A AG could do a lot of things really quickly like blanket cancel a lot of the ATF "opinions" that have no basis in law and addressing previous examples of ATF overreach like Matt Hoover.
I don't need 12 D chess or whatever this is supposed to be. I need somebody who's going to get in there and clean out some of the glaringly obvious problems
And maybe instead of having ATF agents go out and bust dealers for mistakes on their books, they could have agents assigned to go out and help educate dealers on the stupidity and the nuances of the ATF requirements, I wouldn't be surprised if an ATF that was actually pro 2A friendly and dealer friendly wasn't more successful in catching criminals if they had a better working relationship with the law abiding

 

[mhayd93]

The AAG of the Civil Rights Division weighs in on recent criticism…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977148523838857499

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977148523838857499


"Our @AGPamBondi is the most pro-2A AG in US history, and this is a very bad take on many levels. According to the video, the supposed "straw that broke the camel's back" is that DOJ asked a federal court to require pro-2A groups to submit lists of their members. That is false."

"Here's what actually happened: After the 5th Circuit held that the federal ban on FFL handgun sales to those under 21 violated the #2A, the AG declined to further appeal that ruling. The remaining issue was the scope of the injunction. After a hard-fought win for the President on nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA, DOJ obviously could not agree to a nationwide injunction in any other case—or any injunction that would effectively serve as a CASA workaround. So…."

" … In the 5th Circuit case, DOJ agreed to an injunction throughout the 5th Circuit, as well as an injunction for any known members of the plaintiff organizations located anywhere else in the country. In response, the court ordered something DOJ did not ask for—it ordered the plaintiffs to submit members lists. On Friday, DOJ and the plaintiffs submitted a joint filing asking the court to correct that misstep. This is just one example of what we do every day at DOJ: we do everything we can to protect civil rights—including the long-neglected right to keep and bear arms—while more broadly advancing the President's agenda and the rule of law."

"The video also accuses @AGPamBondi of advocating for "lifetime gun bans for nonviolent offenses." That's not a fair characterization of the @TheJusticeDept position. DOJ has generally defended 18 U.S.C. 922(g) while also simultaneously establishing a rights-restoration process for nonviolent felons."

"The video is filled with inaccuracies in what it says about the history and procedural posture of specific cases, but the biggest problem is what the video doesn't say. Every day, under @AGPamBondi's leadership, DOJ persuades courts to tackle generational-level 2A issues and take them in a pro-2A direction. We are suing state and local governments that violate Second Amendment rights. We are reforming gun regulations at ATF. And we are restoring civil rights through 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Below are just a few examples of our work in this area—and much more is coming."

"In Wolford v. Lopez, the Attorney General asked the Supreme Court to take up Hawaii's near-complete ban on public carry, and the Court granted review.
In the Seventh Circuit, we asked the court to invalidate a ban on AR-15s and 10+ capacity magazines. I was proud to argue that case personally, and I am proud that we have argued the same position in the Third Circuit. I will always stand up in court for the Second Amendment!"

"At the Attorney General's direction, we @CivilRights recently filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit challenging Los Angeles County's pattern or practice of infringing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens seeking concealed carry weapons permits by imposing lengthy (1-2 year) delays in processing those permits."

"The Attorney General's Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force has settled, declined to appeal, or changed positions in appropriate cases from the Biden Administration to better protect law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights. The Department has recognized, for example, that suppressors are within the scope of the Second Amendment…"

"The Task Force has also taken historic action to begin a regulatory process under 18 USC § 925(c) that will, for the first time in decades, allow persons who have a criminal history in the distant past but who no longer pose a threat to public safety to apply to have their right to possess a firearm restored under federal law. This will protect public safety while also ensuring that the federal government does not come close to the line of burdening Second Amendment rights. Historic!"

"@TheJusticeDept lawyers are also working with ATF to completely overhaul and modernize its firearm regulations. We are reviewing and, where appropriate, revising federal regulations on firearms, especially those that pose unnecessary burdens on law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights."

"ATF has revoked its zero-tolerance policy that attempted to put gun dealers out of business for paperwork violations.

ATF is also in the process of revoking the prior administration's "engaged in the business" rule, which tried to ban private (non-FFL) firearm sales.

ATF has invited those Federal Firearm Licensees that were revoked under the Biden-era Administrative Action policy to reapply for an FFL, to be considered under the new Administrative Action Policy.

ATF has established a Revocation Review Board to ensure FFL revocation criteria applied properly across ATF, established a classification board to ensure firearm classifications are consistent and accord with statutory guidelines, and established a Senior Industry Partnership Advisor for the industry and the general public to have a live person reach out to for assistance."

"In sum:

I am a gun owner and a long-time advocate for Second Amendment Rights. I have fought in private practice for the broadest possible scope of federal and state gun rights. And I am VERY proud of the work this @TheJusticeDept and especially my boss @AGPamBondi have put in towards securing these fundamental rights. No one has fought harder for them or has a better track record. She has been relentless and so supportive of all my efforts in the #2A space. I firmly reject these fake news criticisms of our 2A efforts and urge people to look at the record and recognize that it isn't going to get better than having this AG, working with this White House, to continue to defend and expand these fundamental civil rights, including the right to self-defense and more under the #2A.

The critics of this administration want nothing more than to see this type of infighting. Reject it and rally behind our strong, principled AG as she continues to do a stellar job on gun rights issues!"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977900158441361422

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977900158441361422


"Another bad take re @TheJusticeDept's indisputable pro-Second Amendment credentials under @AGPamBondi's leadership.

As our brief explains, there is no circuit split (division of authority) on whether the NFA's taxation and registration requirements for short barreled rifles are constitutional, which is what SCOTUS rules normally require to grant review. No circuit court has agreed that the NFA restrictions are unconstitutional, and Justice Alito (no friend of gun restrictions) has suggested that short barreled rifles don't get any Second Amendment protection at all.

DOJ is not afraid to weigh in boldly in the Supreme Court to move the law in a 2A direction, but we are playing to win. Not to score social media points by attacking our own allies. Friendly fire is always ugly and doesn't advance the ball."

***Possible explanation in bold*** TLDR

Anybody who still has their head in the sand regarding Pam Bondi needs to take about 5 minutes and actually read this post!

Nice work @MTpockets

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

The AAG of the Civil Rights Division weighs in on recent criticism…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977148523838857499

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977148523838857499


"Our @AGPamBondi is the most pro-2A AG in US history, and this is a very bad take on many levels. According to the video, the supposed "straw that broke the camel's back" is that DOJ asked a federal court to require pro-2A groups to submit lists of their members. That is false."

"Here's what actually happened: After the 5th Circuit held that the federal ban on FFL handgun sales to those under 21 violated the #2A, the AG declined to further appeal that ruling. The remaining issue was the scope of the injunction. After a hard-fought win for the President on nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA, DOJ obviously could not agree to a nationwide injunction in any other case—or any injunction that would effectively serve as a CASA workaround. So…."

" … In the 5th Circuit case, DOJ agreed to an injunction throughout the 5th Circuit, as well as an injunction for any known members of the plaintiff organizations located anywhere else in the country. In response, the court ordered something DOJ did not ask for—it ordered the plaintiffs to submit members lists. On Friday, DOJ and the plaintiffs submitted a joint filing asking the court to correct that misstep. This is just one example of what we do every day at DOJ: we do everything we can to protect civil rights—including the long-neglected right to keep and bear arms—while more broadly advancing the President's agenda and the rule of law."

"The video also accuses @AGPamBondi of advocating for "lifetime gun bans for nonviolent offenses." That's not a fair characterization of the @TheJusticeDept position. DOJ has generally defended 18 U.S.C. 922(g) while also simultaneously establishing a rights-restoration process for nonviolent felons."

"The video is filled with inaccuracies in what it says about the history and procedural posture of specific cases, but the biggest problem is what the video doesn't say. Every day, under @AGPamBondi's leadership, DOJ persuades courts to tackle generational-level 2A issues and take them in a pro-2A direction. We are suing state and local governments that violate Second Amendment rights. We are reforming gun regulations at ATF. And we are restoring civil rights through 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Below are just a few examples of our work in this area—and much more is coming."

"In Wolford v. Lopez, the Attorney General asked the Supreme Court to take up Hawaii's near-complete ban on public carry, and the Court granted review.
In the Seventh Circuit, we asked the court to invalidate a ban on AR-15s and 10+ capacity magazines. I was proud to argue that case personally, and I am proud that we have argued the same position in the Third Circuit. I will always stand up in court for the Second Amendment!"

"At the Attorney General's direction, we @CivilRights recently filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit challenging Los Angeles County's pattern or practice of infringing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens seeking concealed carry weapons permits by imposing lengthy (1-2 year) delays in processing those permits."

"The Attorney General's Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force has settled, declined to appeal, or changed positions in appropriate cases from the Biden Administration to better protect law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights. The Department has recognized, for example, that suppressors are within the scope of the Second Amendment…"

"The Task Force has also taken historic action to begin a regulatory process under 18 USC § 925(c) that will, for the first time in decades, allow persons who have a criminal history in the distant past but who no longer pose a threat to public safety to apply to have their right to possess a firearm restored under federal law. This will protect public safety while also ensuring that the federal government does not come close to the line of burdening Second Amendment rights. Historic!"

"@TheJusticeDept lawyers are also working with ATF to completely overhaul and modernize its firearm regulations. We are reviewing and, where appropriate, revising federal regulations on firearms, especially those that pose unnecessary burdens on law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights."

"ATF has revoked its zero-tolerance policy that attempted to put gun dealers out of business for paperwork violations.

ATF is also in the process of revoking the prior administration's "engaged in the business" rule, which tried to ban private (non-FFL) firearm sales.

ATF has invited those Federal Firearm Licensees that were revoked under the Biden-era Administrative Action policy to reapply for an FFL, to be considered under the new Administrative Action Policy.

ATF has established a Revocation Review Board to ensure FFL revocation criteria applied properly across ATF, established a classification board to ensure firearm classifications are consistent and accord with statutory guidelines, and established a Senior Industry Partnership Advisor for the industry and the general public to have a live person reach out to for assistance."

"In sum:

I am a gun owner and a long-time advocate for Second Amendment Rights. I have fought in private practice for the broadest possible scope of federal and state gun rights. And I am VERY proud of the work this @TheJusticeDept and especially my boss @AGPamBondi have put in towards securing these fundamental rights. No one has fought harder for them or has a better track record. She has been relentless and so supportive of all my efforts in the #2A space. I firmly reject these fake news criticisms of our 2A efforts and urge people to look at the record and recognize that it isn't going to get better than having this AG, working with this White House, to continue to defend and expand these fundamental civil rights, including the right to self-defense and more under the #2A.

The critics of this administration want nothing more than to see this type of infighting. Reject it and rally behind our strong, principled AG as she continues to do a stellar job on gun rights issues!"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977900158441361422

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977900158441361422


"Another bad take re @TheJusticeDept's indisputable pro-Second Amendment credentials under @AGPamBondi's leadership.

As our brief explains, there is no circuit split (division of authority) on whether the NFA's taxation and registration requirements for short barreled rifles are constitutional, which is what SCOTUS rules normally require to grant review. No circuit court has agreed that the NFA restrictions are unconstitutional, and Justice Alito (no friend of gun restrictions) has suggested that short barreled rifles don't get any Second Amendment protection at all.

DOJ is not afraid to weigh in boldly in the Supreme Court to move the law in a 2A direction, but we are playing to win. Not to score social media points by attacking our own allies. Friendly fire is always ugly and doesn't advance the ball."

***Possible explanation in bold*** TLDR

Just had a chance to watch this and hundred percent agree with everything he said.

 

[Member 45541]

I don't trust her at all. This wouldn't surprise me.

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't trust her! Something about her has always put me on edge in the way she speaks.

 

[MTpockets]

Anybody who still has their head in the sand regarding Pam Bondi needs to take about 5 minutes and actually read this post!

Thank you. The quoted text is attributed to AAG Harmeet Dhillon of the DOJ Civil Rights Division. I can't recall ever having an AAG in the Civil Rights Division who was as accessible, responsive, and capable.

The Attorney General is just one part of the Department of Justice, but an important one. However to those who oppose, I don't believe we've had better representation in the Civil Rights Division than we currently do. This is an excellent opportunity to bring Second Amendment issues to the forefront. Make them midterm election issues and maintain momentum in the right direction.

And to those on the West Coast, I understand that it's more difficult to stay motivated when you live in a state that's trying to take away your Second Amendment rights. But if a person's grievance is painful enough, they will find representation. There are Pro-2A U.S. Congressmen to pressure in other States.

@HA556 I laughed because I can't stand listening to AG Bondi either.

 

[1775usmc]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't trust her! Something about her has always put me on edge in the way she speaks.

She's a snake. But I don't really trust Trump either. The way they handled the Epstein thing has put a pretty nasty taste in my mouth. Not a fan of protecting pedophiles and those who operate in that world.

 

[unionguy]

I think that article is being intentionally misleading and disingenuous. I can't find any other source showing that Pam Bondi has actually "ordered" the DOJ to defend the "Engaged in Business" rule.

What is true, is that she is listed as the defendant on cases filed that involve the DOJ because she is the Attorney General. It doesn't mean she is actually defending the law or committing extra resources to enforcing it. Just like in the previous administration there would have been cases against Merrick Garland, even if he didn't actually support whatever law was being challenged.

This isn't the first headline I've seen regarding Bondi that is either egregiously misinformed or grossly disingenuous in trying to imply she is "betraying gun owners" because the DOJ is a defendant against pro-2A plaintiffs. I encourage people to try harder and dig deeper beyond the click bait before making judgements.

Also, "pro-2A" organizations or sources making claims like these need to be called out for inaccuracies—especially if intentional—that make an unfortunately large amount of their undiscerning followers distrustful/resentful of an Attorney General that is actually doing anything lot for them.

Here is some suggested reading on things Pam Bondi is doing as Attorney General regarding gun rights and related cases:

NRA-ILA | First Affirmative Lawsuit in Support of Gun Owners Filed by Trump’s DOJ

California officials’ egregious foot-dragging over the issuance of carry permits has finally attracted the ire of the federal Department of Justice (DOJ).

www.nraila.org

Trump Administration Ends Zero-Tolerance Policy for Lawbreaking Gun Dealers

The Biden-era policy resulted in a record number of gun dealers losing their licenses to operate.

www.thetrace.org

Justice Department Publishes Proposed Rule to Grant Relief to Certain Individuals Precluded from Possessing Firearms

WASHINGTON — President Trump directed the Department of Justice to address the ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens—all of them. Federal law disables the firearms rights of many citizens who have been convicted of crimes without regard to whether they actually...

www.justice.gov

DOJ Under Pam Bondi: Progress on Gun Rights, But the Fight's Far From Over

Washington, D.C. — Since taking over as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi has made waves in Washington with a series of pro-Second Amendment moves that signal a dramatic shift from the anti-gun overreach of the

txgunrights.org

Great thank you, this is what I was trying to figure out!

 

[unionguy]

The AAG of the Civil Rights Division weighs in on recent criticism…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977148523838857499

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977148523838857499


"Our @AGPamBondi is the most pro-2A AG in US history, and this is a very bad take on many levels. According to the video, the supposed "straw that broke the camel's back" is that DOJ asked a federal court to require pro-2A groups to submit lists of their members. That is false."

"Here's what actually happened: After the 5th Circuit held that the federal ban on FFL handgun sales to those under 21 violated the #2A, the AG declined to further appeal that ruling. The remaining issue was the scope of the injunction. After a hard-fought win for the President on nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA, DOJ obviously could not agree to a nationwide injunction in any other case—or any injunction that would effectively serve as a CASA workaround. So…."

" … In the 5th Circuit case, DOJ agreed to an injunction throughout the 5th Circuit, as well as an injunction for any known members of the plaintiff organizations located anywhere else in the country. In response, the court ordered something DOJ did not ask for—it ordered the plaintiffs to submit members lists. On Friday, DOJ and the plaintiffs submitted a joint filing asking the court to correct that misstep. This is just one example of what we do every day at DOJ: we do everything we can to protect civil rights—including the long-neglected right to keep and bear arms—while more broadly advancing the President's agenda and the rule of law."

"The video also accuses @AGPamBondi of advocating for "lifetime gun bans for nonviolent offenses." That's not a fair characterization of the @TheJusticeDept position. DOJ has generally defended 18 U.S.C. 922(g) while also simultaneously establishing a rights-restoration process for nonviolent felons."

"The video is filled with inaccuracies in what it says about the history and procedural posture of specific cases, but the biggest problem is what the video doesn't say. Every day, under @AGPamBondi's leadership, DOJ persuades courts to tackle generational-level 2A issues and take them in a pro-2A direction. We are suing state and local governments that violate Second Amendment rights. We are reforming gun regulations at ATF. And we are restoring civil rights through 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Below are just a few examples of our work in this area—and much more is coming."

"In Wolford v. Lopez, the Attorney General asked the Supreme Court to take up Hawaii's near-complete ban on public carry, and the Court granted review.
In the Seventh Circuit, we asked the court to invalidate a ban on AR-15s and 10+ capacity magazines. I was proud to argue that case personally, and I am proud that we have argued the same position in the Third Circuit. I will always stand up in court for the Second Amendment!"

"At the Attorney General's direction, we @CivilRights recently filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit challenging Los Angeles County's pattern or practice of infringing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens seeking concealed carry weapons permits by imposing lengthy (1-2 year) delays in processing those permits."

"The Attorney General's Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force has settled, declined to appeal, or changed positions in appropriate cases from the Biden Administration to better protect law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment rights. The Department has recognized, for example, that suppressors are within the scope of the Second Amendment…"

"The Task Force has also taken historic action to begin a regulatory process under 18 USC § 925(c) that will, for the first time in decades, allow persons who have a criminal history in the distant past but who no longer pose a threat to public safety to apply to have their right to possess a firearm restored under federal law. This will protect public safety while also ensuring that the federal government does not come close to the line of burdening Second Amendment rights. Historic!"

"@TheJusticeDept lawyers are also working with ATF to completely overhaul and modernize its firearm regulations. We are reviewing and, where appropriate, revising federal regulations on firearms, especially those that pose unnecessary burdens on law-abiding Americans' Second Amendment rights."

"ATF has revoked its zero-tolerance policy that attempted to put gun dealers out of business for paperwork violations.

ATF is also in the process of revoking the prior administration's "engaged in the business" rule, which tried to ban private (non-FFL) firearm sales.

ATF has invited those Federal Firearm Licensees that were revoked under the Biden-era Administrative Action policy to reapply for an FFL, to be considered under the new Administrative Action Policy.

ATF has established a Revocation Review Board to ensure FFL revocation criteria applied properly across ATF, established a classification board to ensure firearm classifications are consistent and accord with statutory guidelines, and established a Senior Industry Partnership Advisor for the industry and the general public to have a live person reach out to for assistance."

"In sum:

I am a gun owner and a long-time advocate for Second Amendment Rights. I have fought in private practice for the broadest possible scope of federal and state gun rights. And I am VERY proud of the work this @TheJusticeDept and especially my boss @AGPamBondi have put in towards securing these fundamental rights. No one has fought harder for them or has a better track record. She has been relentless and so supportive of all my efforts in the #2A space. I firmly reject these fake news criticisms of our 2A efforts and urge people to look at the record and recognize that it isn't going to get better than having this AG, working with this White House, to continue to defend and expand these fundamental civil rights, including the right to self-defense and more under the #2A.

The critics of this administration want nothing more than to see this type of infighting. Reject it and rally behind our strong, principled AG as she continues to do a stellar job on gun rights issues!"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977900158441361422

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1977900158441361422


"Another bad take re @TheJusticeDept's indisputable pro-Second Amendment credentials under @AGPamBondi's leadership.

As our brief explains, there is no circuit split (division of authority) on whether the NFA's taxation and registration requirements for short barreled rifles are constitutional, which is what SCOTUS rules normally require to grant review. No circuit court has agreed that the NFA restrictions are unconstitutional, and Justice Alito (no friend of gun restrictions) has suggested that short barreled rifles don't get any Second Amendment protection at all.

DOJ is not afraid to weigh in boldly in the Supreme Court to move the law in a 2A direction, but we are playing to win. Not to score social media points by attacking our own allies. Friendly fire is always ugly and doesn't advance the ball."

***Possible explanation in bold*** TLDR

Thank you, this is the type of info I was looking for!

 

[MTpockets]

For those who don't like to read (I fall in this category often), here is a video update.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1978188236674466077

View: https://x.com/AAGDhillon/status/1978188236674466077

"Update on @JusticeDept's Second Amendment work, including recent court filings and initiatives to expand gun-owners' rights nationally under @AGPamBondi's leadership. Stay tuned— even more to come!!! #2A"

As mentioned above, Post #9, there will be no collection of members lists from Plaintiff's groups.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1978189404402581597

View: https://x.com/fourboxesdiner/status/1978189404402581597

"HUGE 2A NEWS JUST NOW: Jennifer Mascott has officially received her Commission from Pres. Trump. As previously reported, Mascott was confirmed by Senate last week and we were awaiting confirmation that Trump signed her commission. If she is sworn in today/tomorrow, she becomes "Judge Mascott" on the Third Circuit and will be able to sit during tomorrow's 2A en banc oral argument over NJ's "assault weapon/mag" ban. https://fjc.gov/history/judges/mascott-jennifer-lee"

More finger crossing....this time for NJ.

 

[Member 86767]

I don't trust any of them. Tyrants and oligarchs do not abide an armed society.