*BREAKING* SCOTUS FINDS NEW YORK CITY CASE MOOT, REMANDS FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.

Today, the Supreme Court released its decision in the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association case against New York City, finding that the case is moot, but that possible further actions could proceed on remand back to the lower court.

If you recall, this case involved a New York City rule regarding the transport of firearms. It prevented the transport of firearms to a second home or shooting range outside of the city. The City later changed the law.

The Court’s newest Justice, Kavanagh, agreed that the case is moot, BUT he also stated:

“I also agree with JUSTICE ALITO’s general analysis of Heller and McDonald. Post, at 25; see District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U. S. 570 (2008); McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U. S. 742 (2010); Heller v. District of Columbia, 670 F. 3d 1244 (CADC 2011) (Kavanaugh, J., dissenting). And I share JUSTICE ALITO’s concern that some federal and state courts may not be properly applying Heller and McDonald. The Court should address that issue soon, perhaps in one of the several Second Amendment cases with petitions for certiorari now pending before the Court.”

“There was no substantive decision about the Second Amendment today. Do not listen to any anti-rights groups who might claim it to be a victory, it was merely a procedural decision. In fact, it primes us for hearing an even better case, like the Mark Cheeseman carry case.” —Theresa Inacker, CNJFO Trustee and Communications Director.

Further analysis will be forwarded as it becomes available.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-280_ba7d.pdf