On June 23, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, overturning a New York gun safety law. The Court ruled that New York’s law requiring a license to carry concealed weapons in public places is unconstitutional...

For more background on the law in question and the arguments on either side, read this LWV blog post...

The League of Women Voters of the United States, along with the Leagues of Women Voters of New York and Florida, filed an amicus brief in Bruen. The brief highlighted polling places, which often include schools, churches, and government buildings, as “sensitive places” where firearm restrictions are necessary. As the amicus brief said, “the right to vote is meaningless without the right to vote safely.”

Full Blog post for more details:
Understanding the Supreme Court's Gun Control Decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen
Blog / Last Updated: July 12, 2022