Biden, Harris play crucial gun control shot ahead of November presidential elections
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The White House has announced a new national office — Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center — dedicated to aiding states in implementing "red flag" laws. These gun violence prevention rules permit a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who they believe may present a danger to others or themselves.
US Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled this initiative on Saturday (March 23) during her visit to Parkland, Florida, where she paid respects to the victims of the devastating 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas massacre, which claimed 17 lives.
During her visit, Vice President Harris met with the families of the victims, many of whom have been actively involved in advocating for stricter gun control measures since the 2018 mass violence incident.
She also toured the site where 14 students and three staff members were killed.
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The newly launched federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center (ERPO), operated through the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions will be funded by a grant from the Justice Department.
It aims to assist state and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders in optimising the implementation of red flag laws.
Only 21 of the 50 US states have enacted red flag laws. Vice President Harris called upon 29 other states to enact thelaws.
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"The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School occurred after there were clear warning signs, but there were no tools to remove the shooter’s firearm," a White House statement announcing the new resource office said.
"The survivors of the shooting advocated for the passage of a red flag law in Florida, and the tragedy helped to inspire the passage of red flag laws in other states. These laws have been shown to prevent mass shootings and suicides, but the tools made available under these laws are only effective if people are aware of them and can properly invoke them," it added.
(With inputs from agencies)