Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik have formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate New York’s gun laws, which they argue contravene landmark Supreme Court rulings regarding the Second Amendment. The lawmakers specifically cite restrictions such as bans on semi-automatic rifles and arbitrary magazine capacity limits, stating these infringements undermine individuals’ constitutional rights to keep and bear arms.
In their letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the representatives reference key Supreme Court cases like *NYSRPA v. Bruen* (2022) that reshaped gun regulation standards. Tenney argues New York lawmakers are continuing to impose unconstitutional restrictions despite clear guidance from the Court, prompting her to call for immediate DOJ action to protect New Yorkers’ rights. The outcome of this request could signal significant implications for gun policy in the state.
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