Key Takeaways Gun Owners of America and others filed a motion against Virginia State Police for restarting background checks despite a court order blocking them. The court had permanently barred the enforcement of Virginia’s universal background check law, citing it violated the constitution. The state police claim a new statute allows the checks, but plaintiffs argue its emergency clause is invalid, making it not effective until July 1, 2026. The contempt motion seeks to hold Col. Jeffrey S. Katz accountable for ignoring the court’s injunction and demands clarification of his actions. The issue underscores the tension between state agencies and…

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