Jewish gun owners in New York have filed a federal lawsuit against state leaders, challenging a new law that prohibits firearms in places of worship. The plaintiffs, including Steven Goldstein from Congregation Bnei Matisyahu, argue that the legislation infringes upon their constitutional rights to practice their religion freely while ensuring personal safety in light of rising antisemitic attacks, which are occurring almost daily in the state.
Two plaintiffs with licensed concealed firearms claim that their ability to worship safely is compromised by the law, which was enacted in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling. As the first hearing approaches on October 28, the lawsuit signals a broader debate on gun rights and religious freedoms in America, accentuated by the urgent context of increasing violent incidents in places of worship.
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