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ACLU expressed 'significant concerns' about Harry Reid's gun bill
The American Civil Liberties Union said a gun bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on March 22 mandating background checks could infringe on Americans' civil liberties and privacy rights.
S 649 would mandate a universal background check for all gun sales, but the records maintained in background checks for private sales could be retained, which the ACLU says would be a violation of privacy rights.
The first concern is the bill treats records for unlicensed gun sales differently than purchases made through unlicensed sellers.
The second concern is this could be the first step toward making a national gun registry, which the ACLU would oppose for privacy reasons.
S 649 would mandate a universal background check for all gun sales, but the records maintained in background checks for private sales could be retained, which the ACLU says would be a violation of privacy rights.
The first concern is the bill treats records for unlicensed gun sales differently than purchases made through unlicensed sellers.
The second concern is this could be the first step toward making a national gun registry, which the ACLU would oppose for privacy reasons.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577495/ACLU-concerned-about-background-check-in-gun-bill.html
The NRA and the ACLU in bed together. Interesting.
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