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21 Sep, 4 tweets, 2 min read
The ACLU is the Peacemaker of civil liberties.

"I cherish the First Amendment with all my heart. I don't care how many constitutional amendments I need to kill to get it."

supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/2…
The ACLU is arguing that New York's may issue gun-carry law is needed to protect First Amendment rights. Of course, 42 states and DC already have gun-carry laws that are less restrictive and arbitrary than New York. They don't address that in the brief.
The ACLU's section on historical restrictions is at least more arguable. But, boy, the core of their argument is very weak.

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