This week's news about the US Supreme Court ruling against a New York State law that made it harder for citizens to arm themselves has now been overshadowed by today's ruling on Roe vs Wade. While I agree with the Court's decision that otherwise law-abiding citizens should not have to demonstrate a specific need for possessing a firearm for protection, I am appalled by the statement put out yesterday by the DOJ Office of Public Affairs. DOJ is officially expressing its opposition to the decision.
Justice Department Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen
The Department of Justice today released the following statement from spokeswoman Dena Iverson following the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc., et al. v. Bruen, Superintendent of New York State Police, et al.:
“We respectfully disagree with the Court’s conclusion that the Second Amendment forbids New York’s reasonable requirement that individuals seeking to carry a concealed handgun must show that they need to do so for self-defense. The Department of Justice remains committed to saving innocent lives by enforcing and defending federal firearms laws, partnering with state, local and tribal authorities and using all legally available tools to tackle the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our communities.”
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