The two federations called for legislators to pass 'comprehensive gun control reform' and for people to pressure their representatives to act.
As both of their states mourned the loss of lives during two separate shootings, the College Democrats of Texas and Ohio called for legislators and constituents to act.Paso
The College Democrats weren't the only ones to advocate for change in the wake of the shootings and multiple presidential candidates offered their opinions on what was necessary. Both Senators Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren called for increased background checks and Senator Bernie Sanders championed a ban on certain firearms.
The students specifically criticized Republicans for failing to take action to prevent the"needless deaths in our country." Instead of defying the National Rifle Association , the statement claimed Republican legislators at the national and state-level"would rather keep letting innocent Americans die."
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