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Newsom takes legal stand on assault weapons distribution

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’ll push lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow Californians to sue anyone who makes, distributes, or sells assault weapons or so-called “ghost guns.”

By Madeleine Brand • Dec 14, 2021 • 10m Listen

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’ll push lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow Californians to sue anyone who makes, distributes, or sells assault weapons or so-called “ghost guns.” He’s running the Texas playbook, explicitly referencing the state’s restrictive abortion law during his Saturday announcement.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Newsom takes legal stand on assault weapons distribution

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’ll push lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow Californians to sue anyone who makes, distributes, or sells assault weapons or so-called “ghost guns.”

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Newsom takes legal stand on assault weapons distribution

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’ll push lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow Californians to sue anyone who makes, distributes, or sells assault weapons or so-called “ghost guns.”

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