A new lawsuit has been filed in the United States Court for the Western District of New York that focuses on the state's latest gun law. According to the lawsuit, filed on September 13 by two Western New Yorkers, the state's expansion of sensitive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Robert H. Jackson Presentation: Plessy v. Ferguson – From Vs to &
Robert H. Jackson Center Co-Founder Greg Peterson moderates conversation on U.S. Supreme Court Case Plessy v. Ferguson with featured panelists, Phoebe Ferguson and Keith Plessy, descendants of the original case participants. … [Read more...]
Students, Large Crowd Turn Out for Plessy v. Ferguson Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center
It was a standing room only crowd to hear the descendants of the plaintiff and judge in Plessy v. Ferguson case speak at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday as part of Constitution Day. Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Descendants of Plessy v. Ferguson to Speak at Robert H. Jackson Center
The Robert H. Jackson Center also will celebrate Constitution Day with a program that features the descendants of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case. The program, "From Vs to &: A Living Legacy," will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 … [Read more...]
NYS Concealed Weapons Carry Law Goes Into Effect September 1
New York State's new concealed weapons carry law goes into effect today along with other new gun control measures. On Wednesday, a U.S. District judge in Syracuse rejected a request by Gun Owners of America Inc. and others for an order to halt the … [Read more...]
NY State of Politics: Republicans, Conservatives Considering Legal Challenges to NYS’ New Gun Laws
The New York State of Politics reports several different parties, including Republican candidates for the 23rd Congressional District, are looking into pursuing legal challenges against New York's new gun laws. Carl Paladino announced on Thursday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Abortion Rights Rally July 10
The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a Rally for Reproductive Rights this Sunday, July 10. The rally is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is not a federal constitutional right to an … [Read more...]
Guns Banned in Many Public Places in NYS After Gov. Hochul Signs Law
Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. State lawmakers passed the new law last week in an extraordinary … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Resolution Enshrine Equal Rights in State Constitution
The State Legislature has passed a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York State. The resolution was brought forward by Governor Kathy Hochul as part of … [Read more...]
WENY: State Legislature to Resume Extraordinary Session Friday
WENY reports that at 2 a.m. Friday morning, New York lawmakers convened for an extraordinary session of the legislative body under the duress of Governor Kathy Hochul. The governor wants lawmakers to consider new ways to tighten the state's gun … [Read more...]
