AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGun Rights in Court: The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge to block the U.S. Virgin Islands from enforcing its modern semiautomatic firearms magazine ban, calling it “glaringly unconstitutional,” and pointing to a recent federal appeals ruling against similar restrictions. Second Amendment Lawsuit: Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation filed a new suit seeking to let nonresidents apply for concealed-carry licenses in the territory, arguing the current system blocks out-of-territory applicants. Citizenship Fight: Rep. Morgan Griffith’s bill to end automatic birthright citizenship in U.S. territories faces backlash after he admitted he did not consult Guam or other territories before introducing it, with the measure targeting births after Jan. 1, 2027. Public Health: CDC declared the moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak over after 131 illnesses in 38 states, with products traced to imported powder distributed including in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Health Research: Ten Virgin Islands students completed the CREW fellowship and presented five public health studies at Government House on St. Thomas. Travel & Tourism: A new luxury resort, The Botany, is set to open this winter on St. Thomas, while St. John’s Trunk Bay was ranked among the world’s best beaches for its underwater snorkeling trail.
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