Letitia James Says New York Will Follow Suit With California Gun Law on ‘The View’: “I Am Sick and Tired of Prayers”

After the Supreme Court recently refused to block a controversial Texas bill that allows everyday citizens to sue abortion providers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom struck back by modeling an assault weapons ban based on the Texas law. And on today’s episode of The View, New York Attorney General Letitia James said she’s ready to follow Newsom’s lead.

When the ABC talk show’s hosts asked James if she was interested in pursuing the same legal strategy (which would allow citizens to sue assault weapon and ghost gun providers), she said yes.

“When I heard about that, I said to my team, ‘We need to follow his lead,'” James said. “And the reason why is because gun manufacturers and gun distributors in this country are immunized. No liability whatsoever. They’re the only industry that is protected in this country.”

She added: “Given the carnage, and the fact that this is the ninth anniversary of [the] Sandy Hook [shooting], I am sick and tired of prayers and individuals whose hearts go out to all of those who have lost lives. We can do something about it. And what we need to do is hold these manufacturers and these gun distributors liable.”

While the panel noted that Biden has said he wants to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court should a spot become available, James said she isn’t particularly interested in stepping into the role. “I’d rather be organizing in New York and other states,” she said. “I’d rather be turning red to blue. I’d rather be talking about the issues.”

“It would be really nice to see you as one of the higher court judges, but I just feel like this is your spot,” moderator Whoopi Goldberg replied. “This is where you belong, and thank God for you.”

The View airs weekdays at 11/10c on ABC. Scroll up to watch a clip from today’s episode.

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