Michael Clements
Reporter
Michael Clements is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter covering the Second Amendment and individual rights.
Mr. Clements has 30 years of experience in media and has worked for outlets including The Monroe Journal, The Panama City News Herald, The Alexander City Outlook, The Galveston County Daily News, The Texas City Sun, The Daily Court Review,
LATEST
26 States File Lawsuits in Federal Courts Over ATF Redefinition of Gun Dealers
Lawsuits claim rule violates Administrative Procedures Act and U.S. Constitution, asks courts to block rule and declare it unconstitutional.
Gun Rights Activists Dispute Rise in Road Rage Shootings, Argue Data Is Unreliable
Retired law enforcement officer and noted economist both call ‘road rage’ a vague term with no legal definition designed to stir up opposition to gun ownership.
Supreme Court to Hear Historic Death Penalty Case
The on-again, off-again scheduling of Richard Glossip’s execution will be heard by the Supreme Court thanks to questions from Oklahoma.
Tornadoes Devastate Oklahoma, Killing 4 and Injuring Dozens
The storm devastated historic downtown, damaging and destroying many of the city’s downtown businesses.
Audit Finds Oklahoma Officials Mismanaged Millions in COVID-19 Relief Funds
State attorney general and auditor claim state agency ignored competitive bidding law, steered contracts to at least one family member’s firm
Vermont ‘Ghost Gun’ Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk For Signature
The legislation would also ban guns at polling places and asks for a study on whether to prohibit firearms in public buildings by state law or local ordinance.
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Legislation Barring Illegal Immigrants
Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, is expected to sign the bill, which is similar to a Texas law that has drawn a lawsuit by the Biden administration.
Vermont Ponders Serial Numbers, Carry Restrictions, and Local Rules for Guns
Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs provided testimony to committee considering bill’s amendments.
Charter School Founders Accused of Massive Fraud
Preliminary hearings have begun in case based in part on an investigative audit claiming trio pocketed millions in public education funds.
Maine Approves Expanded Background Checks, Rejects Gun Lawsuit Legislation
Legislation also allows law enforcement to petition a judge for a warrant to take a person into protective custody if the judge deems the person mentally ill.
