The Latest Breaking News from Kathy Hochul

Challenges ahead for NY’s new concealed carry gun laws including a review of social media accounts

ALBANY, N.Y. — Conservative lawmakers are preparing to challenge New York’s recently enacted gun laws in court, arguing rules requiring people to let officials access their social media accounts to assess “character and conduct” are unconstitutional.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2022

New York wants to see social media accounts of gun applicants

Some experts are raising questions about how the law will be enforced and how it will address US free speech concerns.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022

Gun applicants in New York will have to submit their social accounts for review

People seeking to carry concealed handguns in New York will be required to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their "character and conduct." Some worry about free speech concerns.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2022

After a SCOTUS Rebuke, New York Imposes Oppressive New Restrictions on the Right To Bear Arms

"I don't need to have numbers," Gov. Kathy Hochul said when asked about the evidence supporting the law.

Reason · Jul 5, 2022

Bruen Broke The Deal

A guest post from Prof. Robert Leider (GMU)

Reason · Jul 2, 2022

NY overhauls handgun rules in effort to preserve some limits

New York’s legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

New York advances constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

Advocates hope voters will be able to decide on the amendment in 2024.

Axios · Jul 2, 2022

America is one week post-Roe. Here’s how abortion laws have changed across the country

The US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade sparked legal battles in multiple states. Here's a snapshot of where America's abortion laws stand one week since the ruling.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On Wednesday, Ballotpedia announced the launch of our new Election Administration Legislation Tracker—a resource to help you quickly and easily track election-related legislation in all 50 states. 

Ballotpedia · Jul 1, 2022

Biden brainstorms abortion response with Democratic governors

New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged President Joe Biden to consider providing abortions to the public on federal property in states that ban the procedure — a proposal the White House has dismissed as untenable.

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022