Biden urges ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
By DW
05 June 2022 |
3:08 pm
US President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons during his address on gun violence following a number of mass shootings. He also urged lawmakers to strengthen background checks and pass red flag laws.
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