In response to the recent Supreme Court decision invalidating a federal rule banning bump stocks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Sunday his intention to bring up a vote this week to restore the ban. The decision by the Supreme Court, which Schumer referred to as a "MAGA court," has sparked concerns about public safety and the need for stricter gun laws.

During a news conference, Schumer expressed his frustration with the Supreme Court's ruling, stating that they had "gone off the edges of the far right yet again." He emphasized the urgency of restoring the bump stock ban, calling it a "common sense" measure that could help protect the American people. However, the vote could potentially be blocked if just one lawmaker opposes it.

President Biden also weighed in on the matter, urging Congress to pass legislation to ban bump stocks and promising to sign such a bill into law. In a statement, President Biden criticized the Supreme Court's decision, stating that it struck down an important gun safety regulation. He emphasized that Americans should not have to live in fear of the potential devastation caused by these devices.

The Supreme Court's ruling, in a 6-3 decision, determined that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) had exceeded its authority when it issued the ban in 2018. The ban came in response to the 2017 mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas, which stands as the deadliest in U.S. history. The court's decision was split along ideological lines.

Schumer emphasized that the only way to permanently close this loophole is through legislation. He called upon his Senate colleagues, particularly Republicans, to join him in supporting the ban on bump stocks. Support from Senate Republicans would be crucial in passing the legislation.

As the nation grapples with ongoing debates on gun control, the spotlight is now on the Senate as it prepares to vote on restoring the ban on bump stocks. If successful, the ban would serve as a step towards addressing concerns surrounding public safety and preventing future tragedies.