New York City Loses Suit

April 30, 2008 on 3:06 pm | In Uncategorized |

A Federal appeals court judge today told the city of New York to go screw itself.

Gee, that must smart!

Firearms Industry Wins Appeal in NYC;
Lawsuit Against Gun Makers to be Dismissed

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Today, a Manhattan-based federal appeals court ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against firearms manufacturers by the City of New York that sought to hold the manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms.

Judge Robert J. Miner, writing for the U.S. Court of Appeals, held the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, enacted in 2005, is constitutional and that Brooklyn, NY, federal court judge Jack B. Weinstein misinterpreted the law by not dismissing the case.

(h/t) Call Me Ahab

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