Supreme Court , Temporarily Upholds , New York Gun Law.
On January 11, the Supreme Court voted to allow
a controversial New York gun control law to remain
in effect as legal challenges to the legislation continue.
NBC reports that an appeals court
had attempted to block the ruling
pending further litigation.
The controversial law allows
individuals the right to bear
arms outside their own homes. .
While there were no dissenting votes,
justices expressed that the ruling is not
"expressing any view on the merits of the case.".
In November, U.S. District Judge
Glenn Suddaby struck down a number
of provisions included in the law. .
One of those provisions was meant
to ban firearms from being carried
into a number of "sensitive locations.".
Those "sensitive locations" include
healthcare facilities, churches, parks,
entertainment venues and other gathering places.
The judge also blocked a provision
that requires potential gun buyers
from proving "good moral character." .
The new Concealed Carry Improvement Act
requires applicants to provide contact information of family members and character references. .
The new law would also force applicants
to provide information about who they live with
and details about their social media accounts