New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. City of New York (2020)

New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. City of New York was a SCOTUS in the Classroom case. It was decided on April 27, 2020.

Each term Street Law selects the most classroom-relevant, student-friendly cases as our SCOTUS in the Classroom cases. Teachers are encouraged to conduct moot courts the same week the case is argued, giving students the opportunity to follow discussion and analysis in the news and listen to or read a transcript of the actual oral arguments.

Case Issue:

Does the New York City law banning the transportation of a licensed handgun to a home or shooting range outside New York City limits violate the Second Amendment, the Commerce Clause, or the constitutional right to travel?

Case Briefs:

• Brief of Petitioner: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Romolo Colantone, Efrain Alvarez, and Jose Anthony Irizarry
• Brief of Respondent: City of New York
• Amicus brief from the U.S. Government supporting the petitioners (additional amici can be found at SCOTUSblog)

Oral Argument:

• Audio recording and transcript of the oral argument from the Supreme Court

Decision:

• Link to the opinion of the Court

News Articles and Resources:

• SCOTUSblog: Series of symposium articles from many viewpoints
• National Constitution Center podcast: “The Next Big Second Amendment Case?” (August 29, 2019)

How to Conduct a Moot Court or a Mini-Moot Court:

• Classroom Guide to Moot Courts
• Mini-Moot Courts Resource Bundle and Video