Gavin Newsom Says Overturning Assault Weapon Ban Disgusting Slap in the Face
On 6/5/21 at 4:22 AM EDT
California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly criticized a court ruling that struck down the state s ban on assault weapons on Friday. The ban had been in place since 1989.
The Democrat took to Twitter after a federal judge in San Diego, Roger T. Benitez, found the ban to be unconstitutional. In his ruling, Benitez compared AR-15 style weapons to a Swiss Army Knife. Overturning CA s assault weapon ban and comparing an AR-15 to a SWISS ARMY KNIFE is a disgusting slap in the face to those who have lost loved ones to gun violence, Newsom said.
Last year, California Governor
Gavin Newsom signed a historic order to study the possibility of reparations for descendants of slavery. Now that the bill has been signed into law, California is the first state government to approve a formal look into reparations.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference at The Unity Council on May 10, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Per the
Los Angeles Times, Assembly bill 3121, which was passed in a bipartisan effort, set the creation of a task force in motion.
“California has come to terms with many of its issues, but it has yet to come to terms with its role in slavery,” said Assemblywoman
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On June 3, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the extension of some pandemic alcohol measures designed to help restaurants and bars. The press release states: “The Administration today extended relief measures that permit restaurants and bars to continue to benefit from their investments to expand outdoor operations in areas such as sidewalks and parking lots, and to continue the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages with food deliveries, among other successful pandemic adaptations. In addition, the Administration is urging local governments to facilitate outdoor dining through local zoning and programs that support and promote expanded open-air, take-out and delivery options.”
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