New York Governor Kathy Hochul responds sharply to Republican Representatives Claudia Tenney and Elise Stefanik, who are urging the Department of Justice to investigate the state’s gun laws, alleging violations of Second Amendment rights. In their letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, they cite claims of unconstitutional regulations, including a ban on semi-automatic rifles and strict licensing requirements.
Hochul asserts that New York’s stringent gun safety laws contribute to its status as one of the five safest states for firearm mortality and emphasizes their effectiveness in reducing illegal gun possession. She criticized Tenney and Stefanik for prioritizing political maneuvering over public safety, contending that their actions threaten to undermine hard-won progress in controlling gun violence. “Make no mistake: Without New York’s gun laws, thousands of lives would be at risk,” Hochul stated.
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