Letters to the Editor: 2nd Amendment should be repealed, or rewritten

With all the concern over gun legislation lately, why hasn't anyone brought up the fact that the 2nd Amendment is antiquated and outdated? Here's what it says: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the …

Attorney: Supreme Court Gun Ruling Sets New 2nd Amendment Standard

SCOTUS delivers major 2nd Amendment win in ruling on NY concealed-weapons law

by WorldTribune Staff, June 23, 2022 In a 6-3 decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down New York state’s system for issuing concealed-weapons permits, ruling that the law requiring that applicants demonstrate “proper cause” and “good moral …

After the Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment ruling, time is of the essence

On June 23rd, 2022, the Supreme Court overruled New York state’s law that restricted carrying concealed firearms in public. The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen challenged the Sullivan Act, which required individuals to prove “ …

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Floats Special Legislative Session After SCOTUS Pro-2nd Amendment Ruling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) responded to the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) pro-2nd Amendment ruling by stressing, “We’re not going to cede our rights that easily.” Hochul tweeted: “It is outrageous that at a moment of national reckoning …

Supreme Court: N.Y. gun law violates 2nd Amendment

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York law that required residents to show a "special need" in order to get a license to carry a concealed handgun in public. The court, in a 6 to 3 ruling, said the law violated the Constitution. Adam …

As Kirkland & Ellis Drops 2nd Amendment Cases, Paul Clement Exits

Appellate partners Paul Clement and Erin Murphy are leaving Kirkland & Ellis, the firm said Thursday, hours after they won a high-profile U.S. Supreme Court case for the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. Kirkland added that it will no …

Interpret 2nd amendment correctly to stop the madness

Please consider the following contribution as a guest column since it exceeds the 200 word limit for letters to the editor. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State …

Clarence Thomas: 2nd Amendment Protects 'Individual's Right' to Carry Gun Outside Home for Self-Defense

In the majority opinion for Supreme Court of the United States’ 6-3 ruling in NYSRPA v. Bruen, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the Second Amendment protects an “individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home.” Thomas pointed to …

A 'Constitutional Orphan' No More: Key Points From SCOTUS' Landmark 2nd Amendment Ruling

In more than 100 pages of opinions, Justices Clarence Thomas and Stephen Breyer dueled Thursday over history, a new test for judging gun regulations, and the role of gun violence in America as the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down New …