Judges in New York have so far rejected their argument that the decision should lead to the dropping of gun charges against their clients. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Gun Control”
The Story of 2 Homeless Men and the Meaning of Friendship
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2022
A Times managing editor discusses his tale of two immigrants who formed a special bond while surviving on the margins of New York City. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Tightens Gun Laws After Latest Mass Shooting
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2022
The legislation, which Gov. Phil Murphy signed on Tuesday, comes amid a push by states with strict gun laws to work around a Supreme Court ruling aimed at dismantling them. Source: New York Times
New York Fights Back on Guns and Abortion After Supreme Court Rulings
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2022
Lawmakers passed measures that would prohibit concealed weapons in a number of public places. It is also poised to move forward on a bill to protect abortion rights. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Democrats to Pass New Gun Laws in Response to Supreme Court Ruling
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2022
Lawmakers convened a special session in Albany to pass measures that would prohibit concealed weapons in many public places. Source: New York Times
New York Files Landmark Lawsuits Against a Flood of ‘Ghost Guns’
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
The legal complaints are the first to be brought under a new state law intended to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence. Source: New York Times
Under Court’s Shadow, N.Y. Governor Candidates Lob Final Pitches
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2022
Rulings on abortion and guns shape the final weekend of campaigning before Tuesday’s primary. Source: New York Times
Court Ruling on Guns: The Legislature’s Options
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
It’s now up to Albany to pass restrictions on gun ownership that would be allowed under the Supreme Court decision invalidating New York’s law. Source: New York Times
Hochul Prepares New Legislation in Response to New York Gun Law Ruling
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling, Gov. Kathy Hochul will call a special legislative session to look for ways to maintain New York’s restrictive gun laws. Source: New York Times
Relatives of Buffalo Shooting Victims Angered by SCOTUS Gun Law Decision
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
The city is still mourning 10 people who were killed by a gunman at a grocery store last month. Source: New York Times
Supreme Court strikes down New York law limiting guns in public.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
The decision, based on a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment, will make it harder for states and localities to restrict guns outside the home. Source: New York Times
Social Media Shooting Threats Against Elite Schools Sow Fear
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2022
A tactic using social media sites to direct threats at individual students has unsettled schools in New York City and around the country. Source: New York Times
Takeaways From the N.Y. Governor Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022
The Democratic rivals of Gov. Kathy Hochul sought to attack her on varied issues, from the funding of a Buffalo Bills stadium to a decade-old endorsement from the N.R.A. Source: New York Times
A Potential Loosening of New York’s Gun Restrictions Looms
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2022
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on a law that gives local officials discretion over who can carry a handgun in the state. Source: New York Times
New York Officials Fear Supreme Court Ruling Will Mean More Gun Crime
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2022
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on — and possibly overturn — a century-old law that allows local officials great discretion over who can carry a handgun. Source: New York Times