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Politics·5/15/2026AI summary
Virginia Governor Signs Ban on Certain Semi-Automatic Firearms, Sparking Lawsuits
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning the sale and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms, defining them as "assault firearms." The law, which takes effect July 1, makes it a misdemeanor to buy, sell, or import these weapons. Gun-rights groups, including the NRA and Second Amendment Foundation, have filed lawsuits challenging the ban, asserting it violates Second Amendment rights. The U.S. Department of Justice also intends to sue.
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