The Robert H. Jackson Center also will celebrate Constitution Day with a program that features the descendants of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case. The program, "From Vs to &: A Living Legacy," will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 … [Read more...]
NYS Concealed Weapons Carry Law Goes Into Effect September 1
New York State's new concealed weapons carry law goes into effect today along with other new gun control measures. On Wednesday, a U.S. District judge in Syracuse rejected a request by Gun Owners of America Inc. and others for an order to halt the … [Read more...]
NY State of Politics: Republicans, Conservatives Considering Legal Challenges to NYS’ New Gun Laws
The New York State of Politics reports several different parties, including Republican candidates for the 23rd Congressional District, are looking into pursuing legal challenges against New York's new gun laws. Carl Paladino announced on Thursday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Abortion Rights Rally July 10
The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a Rally for Reproductive Rights this Sunday, July 10. The rally is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is not a federal constitutional right to an … [Read more...]
Guns Banned in Many Public Places in NYS After Gov. Hochul Signs Law
Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. State lawmakers passed the new law last week in an extraordinary … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Resolution Enshrine Equal Rights in State Constitution
The State Legislature has passed a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York State. The resolution was brought forward by Governor Kathy Hochul as part of … [Read more...]
WENY: State Legislature to Resume Extraordinary Session Friday
WENY reports that at 2 a.m. Friday morning, New York lawmakers convened for an extraordinary session of the legislative body under the duress of Governor Kathy Hochul. The governor wants lawmakers to consider new ways to tighten the state's gun … [Read more...]
CNN: U.S. Supreme Court Curbs EPA’s Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions, Justice Jackson Sworn In
CNN reports the U.S. Supreme Court has curbed the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to broadly regulate carbon emissions from existing power plants. The decision is a major defeat for the Biden administration's attempts to slash emissions … [Read more...]
Possible NYS Gun Control Policy to Include Banning Guns in Public Places, Safe Storage Law Update
State legislation is being developed that will ban guns in government buildings, health facilities, places where children gather and public transportation in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier to legally carry firearms in … [Read more...]
States Take Action to Prohibit Abortion Following Supreme Court Ruling
Protests continued over the weekend as states took action to prohibit abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Friday that overturns Roe V. Wade. CNN reports at least 10 states have effectively banned abortion since Friday's … [Read more...]
