Wis. Gov. Walker Asks AG To Challenge Obama's Gun Plan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is asking Wisconsin's attorney general to challenge President Barack Obama's gun control plan.
Walker said in a statement Wednesday that he believes Obama overstepped his authority when he announced an executive action to expand mandatory background checks to gun shows, flea markets and online sales.
Walker says Obama's announcement has created uncertainty and fear for law-abiding citizens who want to sell guns and could deprive millions of Americans of their right to bear arms without any indication of imminent danger.
He called the plan an illegal act. He asked Attorney General Brad Schimel to review the plan as soon as it's released and to take any and all legal measures to challenge it.
Wisconsin Department of Justice spokeswoman Anne Schwartz didn't immediately respond to an email.
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