Videos tagged with Judge John Sinatra

This video breaks down a significant federal decision regarding New York's ban on firearms in public parks. Judge John Sinatra, while personally believing the ban to be unconstitutional, is bound by Second Circuit precedent. The ruling highlights the historical context of public spaces and the Second Amendment, suggesting the Second Circuit's interpretation may be flawed and could be challenged on appeal. The host also mentions a nomination for the 2025 Gundies Awards.

A Federal District Court has ruled New York's 'Vampire Rule,' which prohibited carrying firearms on private property open to the public without express consent, unconstitutional. Judge John Sinatra found the rule violated the Second Amendment, stating the state failed to demonstrate a historical tradition of such restrictions. The ruling emphasizes that the right to self-defense extends to these private, publicly accessible spaces, aligning with the Bruen decision's focus on the original meaning of the Second Amendment.

A federal judge in the Western District of New York has granted a preliminary injunction against a key provision of New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The ruling, brought forth by the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition, declared the law unconstitutional as it pertains to prohibiting licensees from possessing firearms on private property open to the public without express written permission. This marks the fourth time a New York anti-2A law has been ruled unconstitutional.