Paxton sues ATF over new gun sales requirements

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a coalition of Republican states in suing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) over a new rule that will require licenses and background checks for private firearms sales.

The ATF is expanding the definition of what is considered a firearm "dealer," subjecting private sellers to the same licensing and safety requirements as commercial stores.

President Biden said the change "is going...