Empire Strikes Back: NY files motion to KEEP carry law indefinitely... until appeals are done...

Published on October 11, 2022
Duration: 7:08

New York's Attorney General Leticia James is appealing a federal judge's injunction on key provisions of the state's concealed carry law. The state argues that keeping the law in place during the appeal is necessary to prevent 'irreparable harm to Public Safety' and 'regulatory chaos,' despite the judge finding parts of the law unconstitutional. This legal maneuver highlights the ongoing conflict over Second Amendment rights in New York following the Bruen decision.

Quick Summary

New York State officials are appealing a federal judge's injunction on parts of its concealed carry law, asking the Second Circuit Court to keep the law in place during the appeal. They argue this is necessary to prevent 'irreparable harm to Public Safety' and 'regulatory chaos,' despite the judge finding the provisions unconstitutional.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: NY's Appeal on Carry Law
  2. 00:47Sponsor Segment: Kamikoto Knives
  3. 02:06Background: NY Carry Law and Bruen Decision
  4. 03:09NY State Asks Court to Keep Gun Law in Place
  5. 04:44AG James' Argument: Public Safety and Chaos
  6. 05:55Judge Sotheby's Injunction and Key Provisions
  7. 06:26Specific Locations and Social Media Disclosure
  8. 07:02Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is New York asking to keep its concealed carry law in place during an appeal?

New York officials are arguing that keeping the concealed carry law in effect during the appeal process is crucial to prevent 'serious risk of irreparable harm to Public Safety' and to avoid 'regulatory chaos' that would ensue if the enjoined provisions were immediately removed.

What parts of New York's concealed carry law were blocked by a federal judge?

A federal judge blocked key provisions of New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, including requirements for applicants to disclose social media activity and a 'good character' requirement, along with restrictions on carrying firearms in sensitive locations like Times Square.

What is the basis for the legal challenge against New York's concealed carry law?

The legal challenge is based on the argument that key provisions of New York's concealed carry law, particularly those requiring 'just cause' or similar subjective criteria and restricting carry in certain public places, violate the Second Amendment rights of citizens, as established by the Bruen decision.

Who is leading the appeal to keep New York's gun law active?

The appeal to keep New York's gun law active during the appellate process is being led by New York Attorney General Leticia James, who is representing the state's interests in the legal proceedings.

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