Federal Judge Sentences Evergreen Man to Over Three Years for Illegal 3D-Printed Machine Gun Devices

MOBILE, Ala. — A federal judge has opted for a steeper sentence than recommended for a 22-year-old Evergreen man involved in a case concerning the manufacture of illegal firearm conversion devices using a 3D printer. During a hearing on Wednesday, Senior U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade sentenced Ishmell Jarah Williams to three years and one month in prison for possessing a machine gun conversion device, rejecting a plea deal that had advocated for a more lenient sentence of 2½ years. Judge Granade expressed her belief that a minimum sentence was not suitable for Williams, emphasizing … Read more

Advocates Rally at Wisconsin State Capitol, Urging Stronger Gun Laws as Violence Soars

MADISON, Wis. — Advocates for stronger gun legislation convened at the State Capitol on Tuesday, calling attention to what they view as a grave public health crisis. The Wisconsin Gun Violence Prevention Coalition organized the event, urging state lawmakers to take immediate action to enhance safety for families and communities. Speakers at the rally emphasized the urgency of addressing gun violence in both Wisconsin and the broader United States. They expressed a collective responsibility to implement laws that could significantly reduce the threat posed by firearms. “Now is the moment for action. We must do … Read more

Court Ruling Shields OpenAI from Libel Claims in AI Miscommunication Case Involving Gun Rights Activist

Lawrenceville, Georgia — A significant ruling was handed down by Judge Tracie Cason of the Gwinnett County Superior Court in the case of Mark Walters versus OpenAI. The case arose when Walters, a prominent gun rights advocate, took legal action against OpenAI after journalist Frederick Riehl received an inaccurate, AI-generated claim from ChatGPT, suggesting that Walters was involved in embezzlement. The court granted OpenAI a summary judgment, explaining that the decision was based on multiple independent factors. The judge noted that a reasonable reader, such as Riehl, would not interpret the ChatGPT output as a … Read more

New York Lawmakers Demand DOJ Probe into State Gun Laws, Citing Constitutional Violations

Utica, N.Y. — Two members of Congress are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to examine the constitutionality of New York’s gun control laws. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, representing New York’s 24th District, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of the 21st District, collectively called for this inquiry in a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on May 15, 2025. In their correspondence, the lawmakers cite Supreme Court cases that have shaped interpretations of the Second Amendment. They reference significant rulings including District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), and New … Read more