(CNN) Republican donor Al Hoffman Jr. announced the launch of an advocacy organization on Saturday that will push Congress to pass comprehensive gun control legislation. The launch of the group -- Americans for Gun Safety Now! -- was timed to take place against the backdrop of the March for Our Lives demonstrations unfolding in Washington, DC, and across the country in support of stricter gun control. "Americans for Gun Safety Now! A press release publicizing the new group says it has support from a diverse range of stakeholders, from elected officials to business leaders.

Source: CNN March 24, 2018 21:45 UTC