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Michigan continues overhaul of gun laws with extended firearm ban for misdemeanor domestic violence (apnews.com)

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Michigan Democrats who have transformed gun laws in the state in the wake of multiple mass school shootings are now making it more difficult for individuals with convictions for misdemeanor domestic violence from gaining access to guns.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday that prohibits individuals convicted of a misdemeanor related to domestic violence from possessing firearms for at least an eight-year-period. State law currently includes firearm restrictions for those with felonies related to domestic abuse, but no law had existed for misdemeanor domestic violence.

“These bills are based on a simple idea: if you have been found guilty in court for violently assaulting your partner, you should not be able to access a deadly weapon that you could use to further threatened, harm or kill them.” Whitmer said at a bill signing in Kalamazoo. “It’s just common sense.”

The eight-year ban for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions is only the latest firearm restriction added to Michigan law since Democrats took control of both chambers of the state Legislature and retained the governor’s office last election.

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[–] dual_sport_dork 3 points 1 year ago

Tbh that part kinda confuses me.

Yeah, that part confuses me too. I am definitely not a lawyer, but I am pretty certain that constitutional restrictions apply to state laws also. I guess it would only remain after being struck down if the supreme court declares it is a "state's rights" issue like they did with Roe v. Wade.