Justice Department Proposes Rollback of Gun Regulations Amid ATF Leadership Confirmation
The Justice Department has announced a significant shift in firearm policy by proposing to roll back over 30 gun regulations. This move comes as the Senate confirms Robert Cekada as the new head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Among the changes is the proposed repeal of a 2024 rule from the Biden administration that required more firearms dealers to conduct background checks at gun shows. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the revisions as the most comprehensive regulatory reform in ATF history, aligning with Supreme Court precedents and reducing burdens on gun sellers. Gun control advocates have criticized the changes, arguing they could compromise public safety. 
