DOJ Drops Defense of ATF ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule in Texas v. ATF

Summary

The Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss its defense of the controversial 2024 ATF 'engaged in the business' rule in the federal lawsuit *Texas v. ATF*. This action, which follows a preliminary injunction by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk and agreement from the Fifth Circuit, is seen as a major victory for gun rights advocates, effectively ending the expansion of federal firearms licensing requirements for private gun sales for the plaintiffs.