California Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes 28th Amendment to Address Gun Violence Crisis in the United States

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to address the growing gun violence crisis in the country. The proposed amendment would raise the minimum age to buy a firearm from 18 to 21, mandate universal background checks, impose a waiting period on gun purchases, and ban civilians from buying assault weapons.

In a tweet, Newsom expressed the frustration of the American people with Congress’ inaction and highlighted the need for comprehensive gun safety measures through a new 28th Amendment. He also noted that if passed, the amendment would restrict access to guns in all 50 states.

In an interview Thursday on NBC’s “TODAY” show, Newsom said he personally supports civilian gun ownership and his proposal would not abolish the Second Amendment. He also expressed his frustration with “a lot of the [gun] laws we’ve passed being rolled back by the federal courts,” arguing that a constitutional amendment would be an effective way to address the issue.

The proposed amendment has been met with both support and criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Supporters argue that the amendment would help reduce gun violence and make it more difficult for those who should not have access to firearms to obtain them. Critics, however, argue that the amendment would be an infringement on the Second Amendment and would not be effective in reducing gun violence.

The proposed amendment has yet to be voted on by Congress, but it has sparked a national debate about gun violence and the need for comprehensive gun safety measures. It remains to be seen if the amendment will be passed, but it has certainly brought the issue of gun violence to the forefront of the national conversation.