Supreme Court ruling expands US gun rights
Posted on AllSides June 24th, 2022
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The US Supreme Court has struck down a New York law restricting gun-carrying rights, in its most important judgement on guns in over a decade.
It expands gun rights amid a fierce national debate over the issue.
The decision, which jeopardises similar regulations in states like California and New Jersey, is expected to allow more people to carry guns legally.
About a quarter of Americans live in states that could be affected if their own gun restrictions are challenged.
The court found that a New York law requiring residents to...
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