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Judge Blocks Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban Ahead of Implementation

A Lancaster County judge has issued a temporary injunction halting the enforcement of Virginia's new assault weapons ban, which was set to take effect on July 1. This ruling has raised questions about the future of gun control legislation in the state.

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