California is the first state to allow citizens to sue those who make or sell banned weapons, state officials said.
. The state is now the first to allow citizens to sue people who make or sell banned weapons, state officials said., allows Californians to sue those making, selling, transporting or distributing illegal assault weapons or ghost guns for at least $10,000 in damages. Gun dealers who illegally sell firearms to those under the age of 21 could also be liable for the same damages.
where six people, including the shooter, were killed. The gunman used an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle he built using legally purchased components -- a ghost gun that now would be subject to a lawsuit under SB 1327. "If [Texas Gov. Greg Abbott] truly wants to protect the right to life, he should follow California's lead," Newsom said on Twitter while sharing the ad, which modifies a quote by Abbott on abortion to pertain to gun violence.
The California bill was applauded by gun control advocates, especially for its targeting of ghost guns, though it has been met with some criticism. The American Civil Liberties Union California Action opposed the measure precisely because it is modeled after Texas' abortion law, warning that it"would set a dangerous legal precedent" and legitimize models like SB 8.
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