“The Civil Rights Division also filed suit against Virginia’s ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, a measure Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law on May 14.”
Attributed to Daily Caller News Foundation (reporting DOJ action)
The article notes the DOJ filed a separate complaint Wednesday seeking to invalidate Virginia’s statute, which it says was signed into law by Gov. Abigail Spanberger on May 14.
What the proof shows
Primary government records show the Department of Justice (Civil Rights Division, Second Amendment Section) filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s new assault‑firearms law on July 1, 2026, and the Governor’s office confirms Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed the companion bills (HB 217 / SB 749) on May 14, 2026. The Daily Caller phrasing accurately reports those facts.
Corrected version
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filed a federal lawsuit on July 1, 2026 challenging Virginia’s assault‑firearms ban (enacted as HB 217 / SB 749), which Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed on May 14, 2026.
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Justice Department Sues the Commonwealth of Virginia for Unconstitutional Weapons Bans ↗
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public AffairsThe Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Commonwealth of Virginia ... alleging that a newly enacted Virginia law unconstitutionally bans the purchase and sale of ordinary semi-automatic rifles ... Updated July 1, 2026.
Governor Spanberger Signs 25 Bills, Advancing Shared Priorities for Virginia Families & Businesses ↗
Office of the Governor of VirginiaThe signings include ... House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749: Assault Weapons Ban ... (press release dated May 15) noting she signed the bills into law on May 14, 2026.
SAF FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING NEWLY PASSED ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN IN VIRGINIA ↗
Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)May 14, 2026 — Following closely on the heels of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signing new gun control legislation into law, the Second Amendment Foundation ... filed a lawsuit challenging the commonwealth’s new bans ...
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