The Department of Justice filed a 17-page complaint on July 1, 2026, against California restrictions on certain handguns that took effect at the start of the state's fiscal year. The suit follows a one-week negotiation window offered by Harmeet Dhillon and a two-page rejection letter from Attorney General Rob Bonta. Multiple sources confirm the filing dates, complaint length, and statements from Dhillon while leaving several details about the law's enactment and court venue unverified.