The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California regarding a state law that became effective on July 1, 2026. This law restricts the sale of pistols that can be modified into machine guns using a device known as a 'Glock switch.'
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U.S. Department of Justice sues California over law restricting sales of certain pistols
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over a new law that limits the sale of pistols that can be converted into machine guns. The law took effect on July 1, 2026.
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Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols
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U.S. Department of Justice sues California over law restricting sales of certain pistols