Democratic Governor of California Gavin Newsom <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/22/politics/california-newsom-gun-bill-texas-abortion-law/index.html">signed</a> a gun bill into law on Friday based off of Texas’ abortion ban, which would allow citizens to sue those who violate gun laws in the state.
The bill, <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB1327">SB-1327</a>, states that “[a]ny person, other than an officer or employee of a state or local governmental entity in this state, may bring a civil action against any person” who knowingly violates California gun law banning assault weapons or firearm parts.
A person can also be sued who “[k]nowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets” a violation of the law, “regardless of whether the person knew or should have known that the person aided or abetted would be violating [it],” or “[k]nowingly commits an act with the intent to engage in the conduct described…”
Lawsuits can be brought for at least $10,000 for each weapon or gun part. A licensed gun dealer can also be sued for selling a gun to someone under 21 years old.
“It&#8217;s ludicrous. I don&#8217;t think there&#8217;s a prayer of a chance that this will stand judicial scrutiny,” Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California, told The Daily Wire.
Newsom <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/22/politics/california-newsom-gun-bill-texas-abortion-law/index.html">said</a> he expects the law to be challenged in court, saying on Friday, &#8220;We believe this will be litigated in the Supreme Court and we believe the Supreme Court will be challenged. Because if there&#8217;s any principle left whatsoever &#8212; and that&#8217;s an open ended question &#8212; with this Supreme Court, there is no way they can deny us the right to move in this direction.”
Newsom is also running ads in newspapers in Texas against Republican Governor of Texas Greg Abbott, which he stated on Friday was “for refusing to protect human life and take action against gun violence.”
Newsom <a href="https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1550492948269129728">tweeted</a>, “If Texas can ban abortion and endanger lives, California can ban deadly weapons of war and save lives,” claiming that Abbott “should follow California’s lead” if he “truly wants to protect the right to life.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
<a href="https://t.co/dvyPy6SH38">pic.twitter.com/dvyPy6SH38</a>
&mdash; Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) <a href="https://twitter.com/GavinNewsom/status/1550492948269129728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
The ads were first <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/california-gov-gavin-newsom-running-full-page-ads-texas-rcna39475">reported</a> by NBC News and will be seen in the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, and El Paso Times. Newsom similarly <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/newsom-buys-ad-space-in-florida-desantis-campaign-responds">ran</a> television ads in Florida targeting Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ policies, leading many to speculate that the California governor is gearing up for a 2024 presidential bid.
Texas’ heartbeat abortion bill prohibits abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected, which is typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Private citizens are able to sue those who aid and abet an abortion, or perform one. The law was challenged and the Supreme Court allowed it to remain in effect as it went through state court battles.
Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze told outlet <a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/california-gov-gavin-newsom-targets-gov-greg-abbott-on-guns-abortion-in-texas-ads/">KXAN</a> in an email, “Governor Newsom should focus on all the jobs and businesses that are leaving California and coming to Texas.”
&#8220;We think [the new California gun law] is a visceral knee-jerk reaction to what the Supreme Court did in Texas with the abortion law,” Paredes told The Daily Wire. “Even though the Supreme Court just said they were not going to issue a stay on the implementation of the law while it was going through a legal process, Governor Newsom got mad and said, ‘Okay, fine. We&#8217;re going to do the same thing with guns.’”
“This law opens up the ability for anybody to sue anyone in the lawful firearms commerce chain — from dealers, distributors, all the way to manufacturers — when someone misuses a firearm that they manufactured or sold in a criminal manner, and that is clearly unconstitutional,” he added.
He pointed to the “Protection of Lawful Commerce Act,” which he said “prevents people from filing these types of frivolous lawsuits where they&#8217;re looking for nothing more than a deep pocket.”
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/397/text">became</a> law in 2005 and doesn’t allow people in the gun industry to be sued when someone misuses their products.
“If they&#8217;re really looking to reduce crime in California, why aren&#8217;t they going after knives or fists where more people are killed annually nationwide with knives and fists and other, other things than they are with firearms?” Paredes pointed out.
“But they hate guns. They hate the Second Amendment, and that&#8217;s why they chose this subject matter,” he said, adding that his group is prepared to join with a group of other organizations to challenge the law in court.
“This kind of law will have absolutely no impact on criminal acts with firearms or gun-related deaths in any way, shape, or form. The only thing that this will allow is for anyone who is a victim of gun crimes will be able to sue the manufacturers of the firearms that were used in their victimization,” Paredes said. “That’s like saying you get involved in an accident with a drunk driver, and because the drunk driver was driving a Ford, the victim has the opportunity to sue Ford…”
Those who are in favor of Second Amendment rights aren’t the only ones criticizing Newsom’s bill. The American Civil Liberties Union was <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/california-gov-gavin-newsom-running-full-page-ads-texas-rcna39475">reportedly</a> against Newsom&#8217;s bill, saying it could “escalate an ‘arms race’ &#8230; by setting up bounty-hunting schemes on politically sensitive issues.”

<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Newsom Signs Gun Bill Based On Texas Abortion Ban

CONTINUE READING

The Unanswered Question At The Center Of The SCOTUS Idaho Abortion Decision

How The Pro-Life Movement Can Positively Influence Laws Surrounding Fertility Treatments

Why Supporting Pregnant Incarcerated Women Is a Pro-Life Stand

Why Children Need Parents To Put The Phone Down And Look Them In The Eye

Postpartum Depression And The Devaluation Of Motherhood 

Why Gen Z Is Turning To Dating Apps To Find Friends, Fight Loneliness

News

Abortion

California

Gavin Newsom

Gun Control

Guns

Texas

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Newsom Signs Gun Bill Based On Texas Abortion Ban