Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

The Justice Department has unveiled a new pathway on Monday to restore gun rights for individuals previously barred from owning firearms due to criminal convictions, according to a report by the Associated Press.

Attorney General Todd Blanche hailed this as a victory for Second Amendment advocates, emphasizing that the federal government should not permanently strip Americans of their constitutional right to own firearms without considering if they pose a danger to public safety.

Under the new rule, people can apply online to have their gun rights reinstated, with each case being evaluated on a case-by-case basis - factoring in the individual's record and reputation to determine if they represent a potential threat to public safety. The rule explicitly excludes violent criminals, registered sex offenders, undocumented immigrants and others deemed a danger to society, the department stated.