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Justice Department sues California, Virginia over new gun laws

The U.S. Justice Department filed suits Wednesday targeting new gun laws in California and Virginia that went into effect the same day.

Published Jul 1, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Justice Department sued California and Virginia Wednesday over new gun laws that went into effect the same day. The lawsuits challenge the recently enacted state firearm measures.