On Tuesday, Gun Owners of America (GOA), the State of Texas, and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) secured a preliminary injunction against the ATF’s background check rule.
Breitbart News has been reporting on this lawsuit against the ATF’s background check rule, noting that U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on May 19, 2024, designating that order to last until June 2, 2024. Kacsmaryk then extended the TRO against the background check rule to June 16, 2024.
On June 11, 2024, Kacsmaryk issued a preliminary injunction against the ATF’s background check rule.
🚨BREAKING🚨
— Gun Owners Foundation (@GunFoundation) June 12, 2024
Judge Kacsmaryk has granted a Preliminary Injunction in GOF & @GunOwners case against ATF’s “Engaged in the Business” rule.
This PI completely prevents ATF from enforcing this rule against members of GOA, TFA, VCDL, and residents of TX, UT, LA, and MS. pic.twitter.com/GTkwd6jGu3
The preliminary injunction means the ATF rule cannot be enforced against members of Gun Owners of America, the Virginia Citizens Defense League, the Tennessee Firearms Association, or residents of Texas, Utah, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
The case is Texas v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, No. 2:24-cv-89-Z, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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