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Beyond federal action, the Trump administration may also pursue interventions in state-level gun control laws. While states like New York and California maintain relatively strict gun laws, federal support could enhance challenges against these regulations. The administration could submit amicus briefs in key court cases, positing that state laws violate Second Amendment rights.
Additionally, Trump's direction may lead to institutional reform litigation against law enforcement agencies that impose excessively burdensome conditions on obtaining permits or licenses for firearms.