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“The leading cause of death for American children is gun violence. Not cars. Not cancer. Guns.” -ATF Director Dettelbach at the @HouseJudiciary hearing Republican extremists would rather protect gun industry profits than our children. That’s unacceptable. https://t.co/LMRKvJR2tb
The ATF is a critical partner to state and local police working to keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals. MAGA Republicans want to abolish the ATF and defund the police. https://t.co/kR6dXlSFRm
1/3 I strongly oppose efforts led by Chairman Jim Jordan and extreme Republicans to defund and abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and other federal law enforcement agencies. https://t.co/4SWy36nPQI
Republicans are facing criticism for holding a hearing focused on eliminating the ATF despite rising gun violence rates. Democrats argue that the ATF plays a crucial role in protecting communities and preventing gun trafficking, urging for more resources instead of cuts. Some Republicans advocate for abolishing the ATF, citing concerns about its policies penalizing legal firearm holders for paperwork errors.