BREAKING NEWS: New York's 'Sensitive Places' Law Backfires Raising Questions from an Unlikely Source

Published on February 12, 2023
Duration: 12:41

This video discusses the legal challenges to New York's 'Sensitive Places' law following the Bruin decision. It highlights a New York Times article questioning the effectiveness of gun-free zones after a shooting in Times Square, suggesting these zones may not deter criminals and could be unconstitutional. The analysis focuses on the upcoming Second Circuit Court of Appeals hearing and the Supreme Court's stance on sensitive places.

Quick Summary

New York's 'sensitive places' gun law faces legal challenges, with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals hearing five major cases. A New York Times article questioned the law's effectiveness after a Times Square shooting, noting that gun-free zones may not deter criminals and citing Supreme Court warnings against overly broad designations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NY 'Sensitive Places' Law & Bruin Decision
  2. 00:10Legal Challenge at Second Circuit
  3. 00:21New York Times Weighs In
  4. 00:36Host Introduction: Mark Smith
  5. 00:56Breaking News: Times Square Shooting
  6. 01:40Times Square Designated Gun-Free Zone
  7. 02:42Tragic Murder in Times Square
  8. 03:03New York Times Article Analysis
  9. 03:40Effectiveness of Gun-Free Zones Questioned
  10. 04:00Historical Context of Gun-Free Zones
  11. 04:36NYT Article's Significance
  12. 04:57Second Circuit Oral Argument Preview
  13. 05:20Supreme Court's Stance on Sensitive Places
  14. 06:09Legal Analysis of Times Square Designation
  15. 06:42Supreme Court's Definition of Sensitive Places
  16. 07:23Potential for New Analogous Places
  17. 07:51Supreme Court Rejects Broad Definitions
  18. 08:50Supreme Court's Warning to New York
  19. 09:35NY's Justification: Increased Patrols
  20. 10:00Scale of Times Square vs. Police Presence
  21. 10:58New Year's Eve Machete Attack
  22. 11:13NYT Article's Impact on Legal Cases
  23. 11:36Judges' Potential Reading of NYT Article
  24. 12:06Conclusion: Times Square Designation Unlikely to Stand
  25. 12:21Video Conclusion & Subscription Request

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal challenge facing New York's 'sensitive places' gun law?

New York's 'sensitive places' law, enacted after the *Bruin* decision, designates numerous areas as gun-free zones. This law is facing significant legal challenges, with five major federal cases currently being heard by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

How did the New York Times react to a shooting in Times Square's 'sensitive place' zone?

The New York Times published an article questioning the effectiveness of New York's 'sensitive places' law after a fatal shooting in Times Square. The article cited a Rand Corporation study suggesting that the efficacy of gun-free zones is uncertain.

What did the Supreme Court say about 'sensitive places' in the Bruin decision?

In *Bruin*, the Supreme Court acknowledged historical sensitive places like legislative assemblies, polling places, and courthouses. However, it warned against broadly defining sensitive places to include all public congregations and stated there's no historical basis for designating areas like Times Square as sensitive solely due to crowds and general police presence.

Why are New York's 'sensitive places' designations being criticized?

Critics argue that New York's 'sensitive places' designations, like in Times Square, are ineffective as they don't deter criminals and may be unconstitutional. The fact that a shooting occurred in a designated gun-free zone, and a major newspaper is questioning the law's utility, fuels these criticisms.

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