BREAKING: ATF SUED BY MAJOR GUN GROUPS and city... because they want FEDERALLY PROTECTED GUN DATA...

Published on December 21, 2023
Duration: 6:48

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by Baltimore City and gun control groups against the ATF. The core issue is the ATF's denial of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for gun trace data, citing the Tarr Amendment, which restricts the disclosure of such information. The lawsuit argues that the Tarr Amendment does not preclude FOIA requests.

Quick Summary

Baltimore City and gun control groups are suing the ATF over its denial of a FOIA request for gun trace data. The ATF cites the Tarr Amendment, which restricts disclosure, as its reason. The lawsuit argues this amendment does not preclude FOIA requests for information on crime gun sources.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Lawsuit Against ATF
  2. 00:15Baltimore City Sues ATF for Gun Data
  3. 00:28FOIA Request Denied
  4. 01:03High-Level Overview of the Lawsuit
  5. 01:23Reason for the Lawsuit: Gun Trace Data
  6. 02:01Mayor Brandon Scott Announces Lawsuit
  7. 02:14Key Federal Amendment Blocking Data
  8. 02:27The Tarr Amendment Explained
  9. 03:08Illegal to Share Data Federally
  10. 03:28Everytown for Gun Safety's Involvement
  11. 04:02Everytown for Gun Safety's Stance
  12. 04:27The Tarr Amendment as Obstacle
  13. 04:56Everytown Law's Argument
  14. 05:25Details of the Tarr Amendments
  15. 05:55Prohibition on Disclosing Trace Data
  16. 06:16Circumventing Federal Law
  17. 06:30Conclusion and Future Discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Baltimore City suing the ATF?

Baltimore City is suing the ATF because the agency denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for gun trace data. The city claims this data is critical for understanding gun crime sources and that the ATF's denial, based on the Tarr Amendment, is improper.

What is the Tarr Amendment and how does it relate to this lawsuit?

The Tarr Amendment is a federal law that restricts the ATF from consolidating firearm records and disclosing data from its firearm trace system to anyone outside of law enforcement and prosecutors for specific cases. The ATF cites this amendment as the reason for denying the FOIA request.

Which gun control groups are involved in the lawsuit against the ATF?

Everytown for Gun Safety, through its litigation arm Everytown Law, is backing Baltimore City in its lawsuit against the ATF. They argue that the Tarr Amendment does not prevent the disclosure of this data through a FOIA request.

What kind of data is Baltimore City seeking from the ATF?

Baltimore City is seeking gun trace data from the ATF, specifically aiming to identify the top 10 sources of crime guns within the city between 2018 and 2022. This data traces firearms from manufacturer through the distribution chain.

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