"California Governor proposes 28th Amendment to combat gun violence and restrict access"

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed adding a 28th Amendment to the US Constitution to address gun violence, which would raise the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21, mandate universal background checks, institute a waiting period for all gun purchases, and bar civilians from purchasing assault weapons. The move has drawn opposition from gun-ownership groups, and adding a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority vote by both houses of Congress or a constitutional convention convened by two-thirds of State legislatures. Newsom acknowledged how challenging the process would be, saying "this fight won't be easy, and it certainly won't be fast."