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Law and Society Fall 2022
Section 1 . 2 . 1

New York State Rifle v. Bruen

Second Amendment

C.E. Field

Decision

New York State requires people to demonstrate "proper cause" in order to obtain a concealed-carry license for self-defense.  The Supreme Court held that this practice violates the 2nd Amendment.

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