A temporary gag order has been issued on the release of 3D - printed gun blueprints due to their potential threat , US District Judge Robert Lasnik declared , after eight democratic attorney generals filed to block plans to make prints available . The US government had reached an agreement over the release of the prints . However , Donald Trump has since questioned the decision . But eight states and the District of Columbia sued the government on Monday to block the settlement, arguing the untraceable guns were a safety risk. Another hearing on the case is scheduled for late August .
A temporary gag order has been issued on the release of 3D - printed gun blueprints due to their potential threat , US District Judge Robert Lasnik declared , after eight democratic attorney generals filed to block plans to make prints available . The US government had reached an agreement over the release of the prints . However , Donald Trump has since questioned the decision . Another hearing on the case is scheduled for late August .