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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
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Nevada sues Trump administration over machine gun conversion devices
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada is now part of a multi-state federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, in particular the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, over plans to distribute machine gun conversion devices across the United States. The ATF's action involves Forced Reset Triggers, which allow a gun to maintain continuous fire after one trigger pull. 'These devices, which allow normal guns to fire at a rate that exceeds many military-grade automatic weapons, have no legitimate use in our society,' Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford said. As part of a settlement due to multiple lawsuits over the Biden-era regulation on the triggers, the ATF will return thousands of seized triggers to their owners. The Trump administration said the settlement eviscerates the federal FRT prohibition. 'The ATF has noted a significant rise in the use of machinegun conversion devices (MCDs), leading to increasing incidents of machine-gun fire — up 1,400% from 2019 through 2021,' Ford's news release said. Sixteen states, including Nevada, are seeking to prevent the redistribution, arguing that federal gun laws prohibit the distribution and possession of FRTs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nevada AG urges 23andMe users to destroy shared genetic data
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada's attorney general issued an alert Wednesday that Nevadans who have shared genetic information with 23andMe should delete their information. 'I urge Nevadans to access their accounts on 23andMe's website and consider deleting their shared genetic data in order to ensure their privacy,' said AG Aaron D. Ford. '23andMe has indicated they will continue to honor such actions, and users should make use of this option as soon as possible.' Deleting the data and account will stop that from being used in research. An account holder can request 23andMe to destroy the DNA sample by doing the following: Go to 'Settings' and then 'Preferences' Withdraw any consent you have given for your sample to be stored or used for research and under 'Research and Products Consents,' you can also revoke consent for future research participation To delete your 23andMe account: Go to 'Settings' and then '23 andMe Data' Click 'View' Select 'Delete Data' Click 'Permanently Delete Data' and follow the prompts The company recently filed bankruptcy while it looks for a buyer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
