Marine Vet Prosecutor Refuses to Enforce Spanberger Assault Weapon Ban

Virginia prosecutor Ryan Mehaffey, a Marine veteran, refuses to enforce Governor Spanberger's new assault weapons ban, citing constitutional violations. His stand underscores the ongoing tension between state-level gun control measures and federal Second Amendment protections. This conflict illustrates the broader national debate over the scope of gun rights and the role of local officials in enforcing federal constitutional principles.