• The decision could make it easier for millions of Americans to arm themselves in public.
• The nation is reeling from a string of mass shootings.
• The case was among the most closely watched this term on a docket full of culture war issues.

New York gun law is overturned by the Supreme Court. In a decision that might make it simpler for millions of Americans to arm themselves; in public as the country reels from a succession of horrific killings; the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York law that mandates state; residents have “proper cause” to carry a pistol. For a 6-3 majority; Associate Justice Clarence Thomas penned the opinion.

On a docket packed of contentious cultural topics like abortion, religious liberty; and climate change, the case was among the most who follow this term.
At a time when Americans are still split over gun access; the judgement held the potential to change the picture regarding Second Amendment rights.

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In a decision that might make it simpler for millions of Americans to arm themselves; in public as the country reels from a succession of horrific killings; the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York law that mandates state; residents have “proper cause” to carry a pistol. For a 6-3 majority; Associate Justice Clarence Thomas penned the opinion.

On a docket packed of contentious cultural topics like abortion, religious liberty; and climate change, the case was among the most keenly followed this term.

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