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Congressman Johnson's Statement Regarding SCOTUS' Ruling On Garland v. Cargill

June 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson, the U.S. House of Representatives' leading legislator on court reform, released the following statement after the 6-3 conservative-majority Supreme Court, led by Justice Thomas, reversed a Trump-era ban on bump stocks.

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Rep. Johnson's tweet

"As victims recognize #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, a deaf, blind & unaccountable Justice Thomas appeases wealthy firearms industry patrons. His edict opens the door wide for the sale of bump stocks, which enables mass killings w/ more efficiency. See you in Bali, Justice Thomas."