Supreme Court 6-3 Decision Eliminating Concealed Carry Laws & State Defiance!!!

Published on May 10, 2023
Duration: 9:03

This video discusses New York State's efforts to moot lawsuits challenging its Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) following the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. The state has amended provisions related to firearms in places of worship and public parks, submitting a 28J letter to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to argue that these changes render the existing challenges moot. The speaker highlights this as a tactic previously used by New York and expresses skepticism about its effectiveness against broader challenges like the Goa Antioch case.

Quick Summary

New York is amending its Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) to moot lawsuits challenging firearm bans in places of worship and parks. Following the Supreme Court's Bruin decision, the state filed a 28J letter with the Second Circuit, arguing these changes invalidate existing legal challenges and prevent negative precedent.

Chapters

  1. 00:00New York's Anti-Gun Antics & CCIA Challenges
  2. 00:48Sponsor: Lear Capital
  3. 01:23NY's CCIA Law in Hot Water
  4. 01:42Amending CCIA: Places of Worship & Parks
  5. 01:53New York's 28J Letter to Second Circuit
  6. 02:34Goa Antioch Case & Supreme Court Warning
  7. 03:29Second Circuit Hearings on CCIA Cases
  8. 03:34Hardaway & Spencer Cases: Places of Worship
  9. 04:09Oral Arguments: Sensitive Locations Debate
  10. 05:12Second Circuit Judge Impressions
  11. 05:31New York's Alternative Mooting Strategy
  12. 05:46Reading of the 28J Letter
  13. 06:21Amended Statute: Places of Worship Security
  14. 07:03Amended Statute: Public Parks
  15. 07:25Mooting Challenges: Not a New Tactic
  16. 08:00Goa Antioch Case: Broadest Challenge
  17. 08:19New York Running Scared?
  18. 08:39Conclusion & Further Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is New York amending its concealed carry laws?

New York is amending its Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) provisions, specifically those concerning firearms in places of worship and public parks, in an attempt to 'moot' or invalidate ongoing lawsuits that challenge these laws. This strategy aims to prevent negative legal precedent from being established by the courts.

What is a 28J letter in the context of legal challenges?

A 28J letter, filed under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 28J, is a formal notification to an appellate court about recently enacted amendments to a statute that is the subject of an appeal. In this case, New York used it to inform the Second Circuit that changes to the CCIA should render the current cases moot.

What was the Supreme Court's role in these New York CCIA cases?

The Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruin established the legal framework for these challenges. Additionally, the Supreme Court issued a warning to the Second Circuit, urging them to expedite hearings on the cases, indicating potential future review if delays persisted.

How do the amendments affect firearm carry in places of worship in New York?

Previously, the CCIA prohibited firearms in places of worship. The amended statute now expressly permits individuals responsible for security at places of worship to carry firearms, even if they do not meet other specific statutory exemptions, aiming to moot challenges related to this provision.

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