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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 1, 2026United States

Federal Government Sues California Over Ban on Certain Semiautomatic Pistols

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California challenging a new state law that prohibits the sale of certain semiautomatic pistols, specifically those modeled after Glocks. The federal government argues the law violates the Second Amendment, while the state maintains the measure is necessary to prevent the easy conversion of these firearms into automatic weapons.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit challenges the legality of California's AB 1127, which bans the sale of new pistols with specific trigger designs, impacting firearm retailers and potential buyers in the state.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California regarding state law AB 1127.
  • AB 1127 prohibits the sale of new semiautomatic pistols that use a 'cruciform trigger bar' design, such as Glocks.
  • The law went into effect on July 1.
  • The law requires retailers to stop selling new inventory that falls under the restricted classification.
  • The law does not penalize the current possession of these firearms; existing owners may keep their weapons.
  • The federal government argues the law violates the Second Amendment.
  • Proponents of the law argue that the specific trigger design allows for easy conversion into fully automatic weapons using easily acquired 'switches'.

Who's Mentioned

personGavin Newsom“Governor of California.”personTodd Blanche“Acting prosecutor representing the federal government's position.”organizationDepartamento de Justicia de EEUU“The federal agency filing the lawsuit against California.”