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LULAC Analysis: Senate Confirmation Of New Director To Lead The Bureau Of
Alcohol, Tobacco And Firearms Must Result in More Action
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Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says Uvalde, Texas,
and Other Deadly Mass Shootings Demand Increased Background Checks and Oversight
of Gun Sales
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Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the
following statement in response to the Senate’s 48-46 vote to approve Steve
Dettelbach to head the ATF. This agency's charge is to enforce laws on firearms'
manufacture, distribution, possession, and use. Dettelbach is a lawyer who served
as U.S. Attorney for Ohio’s Northern District for six years. During his tenure,
Dettelbach was known for his vigorous prosecution of public corruption, violent
gangs, domestic extremism, and civil rights violations.

Domingo García – LULAC National President
“This vote is an important first step because the ATF has not had a permanent
director for seven years! The gun lobby has kicked and screamed all the way and
made any progress impossible if that means tightening laws that impact its
clients. Mr. Dettelbach’s confirmation is only by two razor-thin votes even after
the murder of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. This school tragedy
was only the latest mass shooting of too many in our country, and you still see
politicians in the pockets of the gun makers refusing to reform gun laws. LULAC
affirms the actions of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and those who
supported the nomination for pushing through this confirmation. We want to see
the ATF step up enforcement to ensure that we have rigorous background checks and
oversight of gun sales, especially of semi-automatic firearms."

Sindy Benavides – LULAC National Chief Executive Officer
“Mr. Dettelbach's confirmation conveys that the status quo is unacceptable. With
deliberate urgency at every opportunity, we continue to share LULAC's position
calling for tightening gun legislation. The reforms include measures that respect
the 2nd Amendment while keeping firearms away from individuals with a history of
mental illness. Also, raising the age from 18 to 21 before a person can buy a
firearm. Plus, requiring more thorough background checks on all firearms sold in
the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition, the ATF must step up its
investigations to identify and stop the lucrative industry of illegal firearm
modifications. These include conversions and devices that increase speed and
capacity and make it far deadlier during a crime. The goal is to make our
communities safer without infringing on responsible gun owners but recognizing
some people cannot have access to firearms.”

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .







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