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Greenwich, CT – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law that placed restrictions on carrying concealed handguns outside the home, saying the law violated the Second Amendment rights of citizens. At the same time, the U.S. Senate is advancing a package of gun control measures, agreed upon by a small group of Senators behind closed doors.

Leora Levy, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in Connecticut, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling, the Second Amendment, and action by Congress.

“Biden and Blumenthal are crying foul today about the Supreme Court’s ruling, clearly eager to dismiss Americans’ constitutional rights. Our Justices did their job and reinforced law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment rights in the face of overreaching state laws. This was the right decision, and upholds the values and principles set forth in the Constitution,” said Levy.

“At the same time, the U.S. Senate is advancing a hasty gun control package that was crafted behind closed doors. The bill lacks transparency or time for input from the American people. We must protect our children, and Congress should absolutely invest in strengthening protections in our schools and addressing our nation’s mental health crisis. Congress should not rush through a bill package that encourages red flag laws without ensuring adequate due process. I believe this gun control package will be ripe for challenge in our courts for infringing upon the Second Amendment.”

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Learn more about Leora Levy, please visit www.LeoraforCT.com.