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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

California considers allowing citizens to sue illegal firearms distributors in bid to cut gun crime

Bay Area News Group

When Texas passed its bill allowing people to sue other private citizens involved or helping in an abortion last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom said that his state would follow its example to crack down on illegal firearm sales.

“If states can shield their laws from review by federal courts, then CA will use that authority to help protect lives,” Mr Newsom tweeted in December.

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