The California governor would need 32 states to join his proposal and another 37 to vote to enact it.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed adding a new amendment to the United States Constitution to address the escalating gun violence crisis, his office announced Thursday.
In a tweet, Newsom expressed the frustration of the American people with Congress’ inaction and highlighted the need for comprehensive gun safety measures through a new 28th Amendment, which, if passed, would restrict access to guns in all 50 states.“Every time it’s the same, they tell us, we can’t stop these massacres,” Newsom said in the announcement video. “They say we can’t stop domestic terrorism without violating the Second Amendment.
Newsom’s proposed amendment would raise the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21; implement universal background checks; establish a reasonable waiting period for gun purchases; and prohibit the civilian purchase of assault weapons. It also affirms that Congress, states and local governments can enact additional gun control measures.
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