On Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and announced $2.5 billion would be dedicated to securing more red flag laws.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the scene of a tragedy on February 14, 2018, when an assailant armed with a legally purchased firearm opened fire, killing 17 people.
UPI reported that Harris made two announcements after touring the area of the school where the attack occurred.
The first announcement was that the Biden administration was establishing the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center and providing $750 million in funding.
The second announcement was addressed to the state Legislature, urging them to use federal funds to secure red flag laws. Harris said 😛
Red flag laws simply provide a means for communities to share information about potential dangers or individual calls for help, ensure a place to do so, and provide information before a tragedy occurs. It’s just what it was designed to do. occurs. One of the reasons I’m here today is to demand that all states pass red flag laws.
Harris did not mention that California adopted a red flag law in 2014. according to Giffords. But in 2021, California led the nation in “active shooters,” according to FBI data.
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