DOJ introduces new national center to assist in removing firearms from individuals considered a risk to themselves or others

DOJ⁢ Launches National Resource Center to Enforce Extreme Risk Protection ⁤Orders

President Joe ⁤Biden’s Department of Justice left Congress Republicans surprised with the unveiling of ‍the National ‌Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized in ​a recent‍ press release that the new center aims to equip⁤ partners ​nationwide with essential tools to prevent⁣ potentially dangerous individuals from accessing firearms.

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The resource ‍center, accompanied by a newly​ launched ⁢website,⁣ sets out to ⁤serve⁣ as a vital hub for law enforcement, legal professionals, and community ⁢organizations‍ involved in executing laws designed to safeguard ⁤against gun-related threats. It offers⁣ training and⁢ technical support to​ ensure ⁣the effective implementation of laws aimed at keeping firearms away from individuals deemed risky.

State-by-State⁤ Guide on Red Flag‍ Laws

Delving deeper,​ the‍ National ERPO Resource Center’s website​ furnishes a comprehensive state-by-state guide on red flag laws nationwide, ⁤shedding​ light on the specifics of each state’s ERPO law. Presently, 21 states alongside the​ District ⁢of Columbia have enshrined red flag laws in their legal frameworks.

Reacting to the news, Republicans in the House and Senate expressed⁣ surprise and concern. Rep. Thomas Massie took to Twitter to voice‌ his discontent, ‍questioning the legitimacy of the center’s establishment without ⁢prior authorization.

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Sen. ​Mike ‌Lee⁤ and Rep. Chip Roy‌ also shared their⁤ dissenting views on social ⁣media,⁤ signaling their disapproval of the DOJ’s latest move regarding firearm regulations.

With stakeholders like Second Amendment advocate⁤ Dana Loesch‍ condemning the initiative as⁤ an assault on due process,‌ the debate​ around​ gun control measures continues⁣ to ‍intensify. President Biden’s commitment to enhancing gun control ‌measures at the ‍national level ⁣underscores the significance‌ of ⁣initiatives⁣ like the National ERPO Resource Center in tackling gun-related threats and promoting public safety.

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