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Public Defenders: "Incarceration Doesn't Make Us Safe" [TEASER]
Nov 11, 2022
Progressive lawyers discuss a Supreme Court case on gun licensing laws impacting their clients. Public defenders share their experiences and reasoning behind the amicus brief they filed. Attorneys explore amicus briefs and the issues with New York's concealed carry licensing system. Exclusive content and perks available to subscribers.
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- Public defenders argued against New York's gun licensing laws, claiming it violated the Second Amendment and disproportionately targeted poor black and brown individuals.
- The defenders' amicus brief highlighted the discriminatory nature of New York's gun licensing system, favoring the wealthy, former law enforcement, and celebrities while excluding marginalized communities.
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Public defenders challenge gun licensing laws
This special episode of the podcast focuses on the work of public defenders who filed a brief arguing against New York's gun licensing laws in the Supreme Court case, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The defenders argued that the licensing regime violated the Second Amendment and was selectively and disproportionately enforced against their clients, who were predominantly poor black and brown individuals in New York City. Despite criticism, the Supreme Court ultimately struck down the gun licensing laws. The episode explores the implications of this decision and the impact on the defenders' clients.
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