Lane v. James - FPC-Backed Challenge to New York's "Assault Weapons" Ban

Summary: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment

Plaintiffs: J. Mark Lane and James Sears

Defendants: New York Attorney General Letitia James, New York State Police Superintendent Stephen Nigrelli, and Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah

Litigation Counsel: Cody Wisniewski, Adam Kraut, and Nicolas Rotsko

Docket: S.D. NY case no. 7:22-cv-10989 | CourtListener Docket

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Key Events & Filings:

• 2023-5-4: Superintendent Nigrelli’s Motion to Dismiss
• 2023-5-3: Defendant District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah’s Motion to Dismiss
• 2023-4-13: Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii)
• 2022-12-30: Complaint

News Releases:

• 2022-12-30: FPC Files New York SAFE Act Challenge Seeking To Restore the Rights of Millions to Own Commonly Owned Arms