Churches file lawsuit challenging state gun law

The New Yorkers for constitutional freedoms organization, along with 25 churches, have filed a federal lawsuit claiming gov. Kathy Hochul’s concealed carry improvement act, which was passed in July of this year, is unconstitutional.

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The group expressed concerns about their ability to protect themselves in places of worship-- citing that Governor Hochul's law impedes on their constitutionally protected right.

Reverend Jason Maguire, the Executive Director of New Yorkers for constitutional freedoms had a lot to say regarding how the concealed carry improvement act negatively impacted church security.

Maguire said "The right to bear arms is, quite simply, a right. It is not a privilege that can be granted or removed by Gov. Hochul or by the New York state legislature."