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Kamala Harris announces new office to implement ‘red flag’ gun control laws

A new federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center is launched through the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, funded by a grant from the Justice Department.
Red flag laws allow family members or law enforcement to request court orders to remove firearms from individuals who may pose a threat.
The Biden administration announces the creation of a national office dedicated to aiding states in implementing red flag laws, with only six states currently receiving federal funding for this purpose.

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The Guardian

Kamala Harris announces new office to implement ‘red flag’ gun control laws

Vice-president launches national resource center at site of 2018 Florida school shooting where 17 were killedThe White House has announced a new national office to support states implementing “red flag” laws to combat gun violence, an initiative funded by the justice department.Kamala Harris made the announcement on Saturday during a visit to Parkland, Florida, where she toured the site of the nation’s worst high school shooting, the 2018 Marjor…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Kamala Harris visits Parkland shooting site, to push new gun laws

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived on Saturday at the Florida high school where a gunman killed 17 people in 2018 as she planned to push states to strengthen laws on seizing firearms from high-risk people.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Hill

Harris to announce gun control measures on visit to Parkland, Fla.

Vice President Harris will make two announcements on gun violence prevention efforts Saturday in Parkland, Fla., where 14 students and three staff members were killed in a school shooting in 2018. Harris is set to meet with families of those killed in the mass shooting and will visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with them,…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Harris announces new gun safety measures while touring site of Parkland shooting - Washington Examiner

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled Saturday to Parkland, Florida, where she toured the site of the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history, announced new White House gun violence prevention measures, and called on more states to pass so-called “red flag” laws. The visit comes as the Biden administration looks to highlight its progress on gun safety initiatives, including improving interagency communication and state and local response …

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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WION

Biden, Harris play crucial gun control shot ahead of November presidential elections

The White House has announced a new national office — Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center — dedicated to aiding states in implementing "red flag" laws. These gun violence prevention rules permit a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who they believe may present a danger to others or themselves. US Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled this initiative on Saturday (March 23) during her visit to Parkland,

1 month ago·Noida, India

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