Some lawmakers praise Judge’s enforcement block on several key issues in latest New York gun laws, while Governor Hochul frowns

ALBANY, NY- There’s more political controversy over New York’s latest swath of gun laws that have been enacted this year.

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby declared numerous aspects of New York’s recently passed gun laws to be unconstitutional, drawing praise from local lawmakers. “His decision to block several critical aspects of the state's new concealed carry gun laws affirms what my colleagues and I have stated all along: This law is unconstitutional,” said State Senator Joe Griffo (R-C-I-ROME).

“While the judge's verdict is significant, I am hopeful that the remaining changes to the state's law will be similarly overturned."

"The court order adjusts the "sensitive locations" provisions of the new law," said New York Assemblyman Robert Smullen.

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"Temporarily, firearms owners with concealed carry permits would now be allowed to carry firearms at these sensitive locations, which include places of entertainment or amusement, sites where alcoholic beverages are consumed, and in Times Square, among other specifically named locations."

On the other hand, echoes of disgust appear to be echoing from the Governor’s Office. "While this decision leaves aspects of the law in place, it is deeply disappointing that the Judge wants to limit my ability to keep New Yorkers safe and to prevent more senseless gun violence,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.

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"We are working with the Attorney General's office to review the decision carefully and discuss next steps in an appeal. I will continue to do everything in my power to combat the gun violence epidemic and protect New Yorkers."

Judge Suddaby reportedly delayed the implication of his decision for three business days, allowing the state to peruse a ruling via court of appeals.

The temporary block remains valid through at-least October 20, which will serve as the next motion briefing in his court.

Headline image courtesy via the office of New York State Senator Joe Griffo.