The Department of Justice (DOJ) may be using a controversial tactic to push states into adopting red flag laws.
These laws allow courts to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals who are deemed to be a risk to themselves or others. They have also been a contentious issue, dividing the nation along ideological lines.
Senators Roger Marshall and Alex Mooney have voiced their concerns to the Justice Department about states using red flag laws in a coercive manner.
Joe Biden’s DOJ is illegally distributing millions of dollars to states without ‘red flag’ laws to try and bribe pro-gun states into passing gun confiscation laws. https://t.co/oEKAzpdrs4
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) July 25, 2023
They argue the department is using financial incentives as a form of soft bribery to encourage states to adopt these laws. This raises questions about the ethicality and legality of such actions, as well as their implications for state sovereignty and individual rights.
These senators are not alone in their concerns. Many conservative voices are questioning red flag laws and the problems associated with them.
Red flag laws have long been a bone of contention among conservatives. Their infringements on the Second Amendment and the right to due process have each been brought to the table by conservatives.
Senator Marshall has been particularly vocal about his concerns. He has accused the DOJ of bribing states to implement red flag laws. He also argues each state should have the freedom to make its own decisions about guns, without interference from federal agencies.
The Biden admin Is violating multiple parts of the law to push for red flag laws by giving grants to the states.
Questions:
How much does it cost a state to pass a law?
If they weren’t going to pass a law without a grant, isn’t the federal government bribing the state to pass…— Jswarens (@jeff_swarens) July 25, 2023
Similarly, Congressman Mooney has expressed his worries about red flag laws, warning about the potential erosion of state soverignity and individal liberty.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the DOJ’s alleged use of financial incentives to push red flag laws is causing a stir among conservatives. As this debate continues, it is clear that the fight for state rights and individual freedoms is far from over.
Red flag laws, at the end of the day, open the door to abuse, infringe on the right to bear arms, and place all Americans at risk. We cannot allow those in power to trample on the Second Amendment or cede the right to self-defense.
