In a unanimous ruling Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in favor of the National Rifle Association in a First Amendment case against a former New York State official who allegedly pressured financial institutions to stop doing business with the 153-year-old gun rights organization. Writing for the court, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated, “Government officials […]
SCOTUS Justices Warn NY Carry Restrictions Raise ‘Serious’ Questions
Supreme Court Associate Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have warned that New York State’s restrictive new concealed carry law raises “serious” constitutional questions and “presents novel and serious questions under both the First and the Second Amendments,” according to the Washington Examiner. Their remarks were reportedly contained in a letter attached to the high […]
Most Important Story of 2022: Supreme Court’s Bruen Decision
When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its 6-3 opinion in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen back on June 23, it set in motion a flurry of legislative activity followed by several federal lawsuits initiated by gun rights organizations challenging new laws, and opening the way to what promises to be […]
NJ Dems Narrowly Pass Gun Bill Through Assembly
Anti-gun New Jersey Democrats narrowly passed a new gun control measure (42-29) at the end of a testy debate which, according to Insider NJ, “drove a sharp wedge between an already polarized left and right division in the Assembly.” Democrats say the legislation is necessary for public safety, while Republicans contend the measure will not […]
Gun Rights on Ballot in All States Due to Party Differences
The Hill is reporting that “gun legislation remains a key issue for many voters going into the midterm election this year,” while explaining how gun-related issues are not on the ballot in most states. But is that accurate? Considering the sometimes vast differences between the political parties on how they address violent crime, Second Amendment […]
Media Reports Suggest Gun Control Crowd Faces Big Post-Bruen Woes
Two somewhat similar perspectives in a pair of respected Capitol Hill news organs are taking a look at the post-Bruen world of Second Amendment clout, noting how the gun control movement is alarmed at the number of gun laws which now appear jeopardized, including the new carry permit law in New York State. As reported […]
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