• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of New York Law Restricting Guns In ‘Sensitive Areas’ After Supreme Court Ruling

Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of New York Law Restricting Guns In ‘Sensitive Areas’ After Supreme Court Ruling

October 24, 2024
Democratic State Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically-Motivated Assassination’

Democratic State Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically-Motivated Assassination’

June 14, 2025
CASEY RYAN: Accreditors Wield Power To End DEI In Schools

CASEY RYAN: Accreditors Wield Power To End DEI In Schools

June 14, 2025
How NYC’s Little-Understood Voting System Could Lead To A Socialist Mayor

How NYC’s Little-Understood Voting System Could Lead To A Socialist Mayor

June 14, 2025
DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Ends Newsom’s Terrible Week By Killing His EV Mandate

DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Ends Newsom’s Terrible Week By Killing His EV Mandate

June 14, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: VA Sec Says Days Of Unions, Contractors Owning His Agency Are Over

EXCLUSIVE: VA Sec Says Days Of Unions, Contractors Owning His Agency Are Over

June 13, 2025
LA News Outlet Caught In Lie That ICE Targeted Pregnant Woman. It Really Went After Her Illegal Husband.

LA News Outlet Caught In Lie That ICE Targeted Pregnant Woman. It Really Went After Her Illegal Husband.

June 13, 2025
‘My Blood Is Boiling’: Dem Strategist Melts Down Over Alex Padilla Getting Booted From Noem Presser

‘My Blood Is Boiling’: Dem Strategist Melts Down Over Alex Padilla Getting Booted From Noem Presser

June 13, 2025
SHOSHANA BRYEN: Israel Has Rights Beyond The ‘Right To Exist’

SHOSHANA BRYEN: Israel Has Rights Beyond The ‘Right To Exist’

June 13, 2025
‘Everyone Move, Now!’: Fox News Crew Takes Cover Live On-Air As Iran Launches Counter Strikes Against Israel

‘Everyone Move, Now!’: Fox News Crew Takes Cover Live On-Air As Iran Launches Counter Strikes Against Israel

June 13, 2025
Officials Fear ‘Potential Tiananmen Square Moment’ at Military Parade

Officials Fear ‘Potential Tiananmen Square Moment’ at Military Parade

June 13, 2025
‘Highly Partisan’ Official Fired By Trump Quits Anyway — After Smithsonian Attempted To Keep Her

‘Highly Partisan’ Official Fired By Trump Quits Anyway — After Smithsonian Attempted To Keep Her

June 13, 2025
Tim Kaine Really Upset About Alex Padilla Being Tossed From Kristi Noem Presser

Tim Kaine Really Upset About Alex Padilla Being Tossed From Kristi Noem Presser

June 13, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of New York Law Restricting Guns In ‘Sensitive Areas’ After Supreme Court Ruling

by Daily Caller News Foundation
October 24, 2024
in News, Wire
247 5
0
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of New York Law Restricting Guns In ‘Sensitive Areas’ After Supreme Court Ruling
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Daily Caller News Foundation

A federal appeals court reaffirmed Thursday that New York can continue enforcing restrictions on firearms in “sensitive” areas, including public transportation, hospitals and schools.

This ruling, issued by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, follows a directive from the U.S. Supreme Court to reassess its previous judgment in light of a major 2022 gun case, according to The Associated Press. Despite the high court’s ruling in June, which loosened gun restrictions in other contexts, the 2nd Circuit found that New York’s regulations targeting specific locations were different and could still stand. The court emphasized that while it had reviewed its earlier decision as instructed, its findings remained largely unchanged.

The ruling is significant but doesn’t conclude the legal battle, as the 2nd Circuit noted that the decision comes “at a very early stage of this litigation,” AP reported. Both sides will have the chance to present further arguments and evidence, potentially influencing the case’s outcome as it progresses.

In December 2023, a panel of three judges from the 2nd Circuit upheld New York’s ban on firearms in 20 designated “sensitive” locations and its requirement for handgun license holders to demonstrate “good moral character,” AP reported. However, the court struck down the mandates for applicants to disclose social media accounts and invalidated a blanket ban on concealed weapons in certain public places like shops and restaurants.

Federal appeals court upholds New York’s ban on guns in sensitive places https://t.co/o32PpDDnpM

— WFXR News (@WFXRnews) October 24, 2024

New York’s latest gun law, enacted after the Supreme Court struck down previous restrictions, sparked a battle between gun rights advocates and lawmakers, the outlet reported. While it eased the process for obtaining handgun licenses, the law also expanded the list of prohibited locations for firearms, including schools, zoos, bars, theaters and voting sites, following a mass shooting in Buffalo that killed ten black residents.

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the decision as a victory for public safety. She praised the court for upholding what she described as a “common-sense measure” that has contributed to New York’s low firearm mortality rate, AP stated. Erich Pratt, senior vice president of Gun Owners of America, expressed frustration with the ruling, calling it a “slap in the face” to the Supreme Court and gun owners across the state.

“The Second Circuit got it wrong the first time, SCOTUS told them so and said try again, and this nearly identical ruling is a slap in the face to the Justices and every gun owner across New York,” Pratt said in a statement, AP reported.

Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, however, saw the ruling as another win for gun safety advocates. “After repeated attempts to weaken our gun safety regulations, once again we have prevailed,” James said in a statement, according to AP.

A federal district court previously ruled that a law prohibiting firearms on private property without explicit consent from the owner is unconstitutional. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York blocked New York from enforcing the law, which made firearm possession a felony unless the owner allowed it through signage or direct consent.

All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.

Tags: DCNFU.S. NewsUS
Share196Tweet123
Daily Caller News Foundation

Daily Caller News Foundation

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th