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DOJ Launches Center to Aid Enforcement of 'Red Flag' Laws

The new center aims to provide training and resources to local officials for the implementation of laws designed to prevent gun violence.

Attorney General Merrick Garland leaves a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. During the hearing, House Republicans fired myriad questions at Garland about the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden.
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Overview

  • The DOJ announces the creation of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center to assist local officials in applying 'red flag' laws.
  • 'Red flag' laws enable authorities to temporarily prevent individuals deemed a risk from owning firearms.
  • The Center will offer training and assistance to a wide range of professionals involved in the enforcement of these laws.
  • 21 states and Washington, D.C., currently have 'red flag' laws in place.
  • The initiative has sparked debate, with supporters citing its potential to prevent gun violence and opponents criticizing it for infringing on constitutional rights.