The Rev. Jesse Jackson derided a U.S. Court of Appeals decision last week overturning the District of Columbia’s handgun ban, saying he feared it would put more guns in the hands of city youth.

Jackson’s comments came following an appearance at Eastern Senior High School on East Capitol Street in Southeast Wednesday, during which he helped about 50 students register to vote after a pep rally-style speech.

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