Statement
Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Supreme Court Ruling in NYSRPA v. Bruen
For Immediate Release: Thursday 23 June
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling in NYSRPA v. Bruen is a blow to our nation’s efforts to keep us safe from gun violence. It is not a surprise that a Supreme Court packed with dangerous, right-wing idealogues would rule this way.
As Justice Breyer noted in his dissent, “Since the start of this year, there have been 277 reported mass shootings – an average of more than once per day. Gun violence has now surpassed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents.”
In Montgomery County, we will continue to utilize every legal decision, a policy proposal, and innovative approach possible to keep our residents safe from gun violence. We will continue to advocate for sensible changes at the state and federal levels.
When we recently experienced the scourge of “ghost guns” – I, and other elected leaders in this County, joined our Attorney General and General Assembly members to ban them. The Supreme Court ruling today has undermined our ability to keep people safe.
It is clear that this Supreme Court is politically motivated on the most important issues facing our society. They are not doing the right thing. It is a sad time in American history.”
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Release ID: 22-019