Democrats in Florida seek to win over Latinos on gun control
Gun violence is killing an increasing number of children in the United States
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Gun violence is killing an increasing number of children in the United States
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Almost all Republicans voted against the bill, which passed 217-213.
For Manuel Oliver, who lost his son Joaquin, this was not a time to celebrate.
"The first emotion that I felt was hopelessness. And I think the whole concept of not having control over such a large decision can be, ugh, really disappointing for survivors like myself," MSD shooting survivor Zoe Weissman told CBS4's Trish Christakis.
Gun violence at schools has districts across the country looking into ways to protect students.
Local politicians joined about 200 people who attended a March For Our Lives rally in Coral Gables on Saturday afternoon.
Democratic lawmakers used a legal procedure to spur a poll of the Legislature about holding a special session.
Florida Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism Thursday about a challenge by cities and counties to a 2011 state law that threatens stiff penalties if local officials pass gun-related regulations.
The provisions were voted on separately, and then again as a whole package.
The House of Representatives are expected to vote on gun control measures after hearing testimonies.
The actor and gunowner hopes his presence will pressure Congress to take action.
Following a series of mass shootings that have sparked national attention, the effort to reach elected leaders to talk about gun reform is mounting.
The governor remains silent on gun violence.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow spoke with Rep. Ted Deutch, who said "the president needs to keep leaning in to make this an issue for everybody."
Congressman Ted Deutch called Biden's speech on Thursday night powerful.
