New York City requires a showing of "good moral character" to be issued a rifle and shotgun permit. In Srour v. New York City (2023), the Southern District of New York enjoined the enforcement of the "good moral character" requirement and a separate "good cause" requirement. I posted on the decision here.
After filing its appeal, the City adopted definitions of those previously-undefined terms, Srour reapplied, and the City granted the permit. On September 9, the Second Circuit held that he was granted the relief he sought, rendering the case moot and removing jurisdiction to hear the merits.
The City had based Srour's denial on his prior arrests (without convictions) and "derogatory" driving record. On the same day that Srour moved for summary judgment, the City adopted a definition of "good moral character" as "having the essential character, temperament and judgment necessary to be entrusted with a weapon and to use it only in a manner that does not endanger oneself or others." It also repealed the "good cause" requirement.
