DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule

Summary

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed its appeal in the Fifth Circuit regarding the preliminary injunction secured by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and several state Attorneys General against the ATF's "Engaged in the Business" rule. This action means the preliminary injunction blocking the Biden-era rule remains in effect, and the case will return to district court for a potential final order to permanently strike down the regulation.