Firearms Owners Against Crime v. Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that statute providing for “instantaneous” background checks of prospective gun purchasers requires provision of eligibility determinations as quickly as possible with the resources the agency has available, but found to be waived—and declined to reach—state constitutional claims that failing to provide immediate results violates purchasers’ and sellers’ inherent rights and right to bear arms. The court also considered the relief available to people allegedly aggrieved by slow response times, including finding mandamus unavailable.
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in May
Issues on the dockets include voting restrictions, gun regulations, and free speech rights.