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GOP-Led States Sue Biden Administration Over New Gun Sale Regulations

The lawsuits challenge the ATF's expanded background checks and licensing requirements for private gun sales, arguing they infringe on Second Amendment rights.

  • Over two dozen Republican attorneys general have filed lawsuits against the Biden administration's new ATF rule.
  • The rule requires individuals selling guns for profit to conduct background checks and register as licensed dealers.
  • Texas AG Ken Paxton and Kansas AG Kris Kobach are leading the multi-state legal challenge.
  • Critics argue the rule oversteps ATF's authority and infringes on constitutional rights.
  • The legal battle underscores a deep partisan divide over gun control measures in the U.S.
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