Unveiling a New Task Force on Rights Protection in America

Gavel on US Constitution with Second Amendment text

Attorney General Pam Bondi has established a Second Amendment Task Force to defend gun rights against government overreach, marking a decisive shift in federal firearms policy under the Trump administration.

Quick Takes

The Trump administration has formed a Second Amendment Task Force to actively protect gun owners’ constitutional rights.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the initiative will undo previous firearm legislation deemed burdensome to law-abiding citizens.
The task force has already repealed the “zero tolerance policy” which imposed stricter criteria on licensed gun sellers.
The DOJ is re-evaluating controversial ATF rules from the previous administration, including regulations on AR-pistol stabilizer braces.
The initiative will coordinate with state attorneys general on litigation to defend Second Amendment rights nationwide.

DOJ Launches Comprehensive Gun Rights Initiative

The Department of Justice under President Trump has taken a bold stance on gun rights with the formation of a dedicated Second Amendment Task Force. Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement this week, emphasizing a fundamental shift in how the federal government approaches firearm regulations. The task force will combine policy reforms and litigation resources to advance the administration’s pro-gun agenda, targeting what they describe as governmental overreach affecting law-abiding gun owners across the United States.

The initiative follows the recent repeal of the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy, commonly known as the “zero tolerance policy,” which had implemented stricter criteria for licensed firearms dealers. According to the Department of Justice, this task force represents a comprehensive approach to protecting Second Amendment rights through policy reviews, legal defense strategies, and partnerships with state-level officials who share similar constitutional interpretations of gun rights.

Attorney General Bondi's memo regarding the creation of a Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force: https://t.co/n8cXKKdj50 pic.twitter.com/vsGVBYTJeO

— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) April 9, 2025

Constitutional Rights Restoration

In her announcement, Bondi emphasized the constitutional significance of the initiative, suggesting that Second Amendment protections have been subordinated to other rights in recent years. “For too long, the Second Amendment, which establishes the fundamental individual right of Americans to keep and bear arms, has been treated as a second-class right. No more,” declared Bondi. The task force will include representatives from various divisions within the Department of Justice, developing strategies to ensure federal policies comply with a strict interpretation of the Second Amendment. This approach aligns with President Trump’s campaign pledges to reverse firearms regulations established during the previous administration.

The task force has garnered support from congressional representatives who advocate for stricter constitutional interpretations. Representative Riley M. Moore (R-WV) endorsed the initiative, describing the Second Amendment as the “premier constitutional right” that safeguards all others. This perspective reflects the administration’s position that gun ownership represents a foundational American liberty rather than merely a privilege subject to extensive government regulation.

Policy Reviews and Implementation Strategy

The DOJ has begun re-evaluating controversial Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rules implemented during the previous administration. These include regulations on firearm sales and AR-pistol stabilizer braces, which Second Amendment advocates have criticized as overly restrictive. The task force will audit existing policies across federal agencies to identify regulations that may infringe on constitutional rights as interpreted by the current administration.

Operational strategies include developing litigation partnerships with state attorneys general to challenge firearm restrictions in court. The initiative represents a coordinated effort to establish consistent protection for gun ownership rights across all states. Critics from gun safety groups have expressed concern that these actions could undermine efforts to hold gun dealers accountable and potentially lead to increased gun crime, while supporters maintain the focus is on protecting law-abiding citizens’ constitutional rights from government intrusion.