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| Jeanine Pirro says people who carry rifles, shotguns in DC will no longer face felony charges |
| 2025-08-22 |
| [Foxnews] Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., will no longer slap people with felony charges for possession of rifles or shotguns in the nation's capital, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. The change means federal prosecutors will not seek charges under the D.C. law that made it illegal to carry rifles or shotguns in the district, except in limited cases for permit holders. Under the new policy, the U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to bring charges when a person is accused of using a shotgun or rifle in a violent crime or has a criminal record that prohibits them from possessing a firearm. The new policy also covers large-capacity magazines, but it does not include handguns. Local officials may also prosecute people for illegally possessing unregistered rifles and shotguns. Pirro, a former Fox News host, said in a statement that the new policy is based on guidance from the Justice Department and the Office of Solicitor General. She also said the change complies with two Supreme Court rulings protecting gun rights. Pirro said a blanket ban on possessing shotguns and rifles violates the court's 2022 ruling that struck down a New York gun law and held that people have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. She also cited a 2008 ruling blocking D.C.'s ban on handguns in the home. The change comes amid President Donald Trump's move to boost the presence of federal law enforcement in the district in an attempt to reduce crime. Hundreds of federal agents and National Guard troops have been deployed to the streets of D.C. The White House said 76 firearms have been seized since the federal takeover began earlier this month. "In line with President Trump’s directive to make D.C. safe, U.S. Attorney Pirro has made it clear that the old way of doing things is unacceptable," Tim Lauer, a spokesman for Pirro, said in a statement. "She directed her staff to charge the highest crime that is supported by the law and the evidence." Related: Jeanine Pirro 08/19/2025 More anti-Israel legislation from the Dems: this time a House bill to restrict arms to Israel Jeanine Pirro 08/16/2025 Chuck Schumer drops F-bomb when asked if Dems would back Trump on DC police takeover Jeanine Pirro 08/14/2025 Man charged with |
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