In the ninth episode of the podcast, Elise and Hannah talk about the Court's recent decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen, a ruling that struck down New York's requirement that those who want to carry a gun in public must prove a "special need" to do so. To dig deep into the legal and practical significance of the case, Elise and Hannah are joined by Professor Joseph Blocher of Duke University School of Law. Professor Blocher specializes in research on the First and Second Amendments and co-directs the Center for Firearms Law at Duke. In this conversation, Professor Blocher walks Elise and Hannah through NYSRPA, discussing flaws of a "text, history, and tradition" analysis, the varying regulations that exist for carrying a gun in public, and how the Court's ruling will impact legislative policy intended to curb gun violence and mass shootings.
Mentioned in this episode:
Heller v. District of Columbia
Further reading:
Duke Center for Firearms Law: Amy Coney Barrett on Guns
NY Times: N.Y. Democrats to Pass New Gun Laws in Response to Supreme Court Ruling