The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association was suing New York City over a law that allowed the transportation of guns to firing ranges.
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The question is asking whether the statement about the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association suing New York City over a specific gun transportation law is true or false.
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The Supreme Court ruled the case moot as NYC amended the law.
The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association sued New York City over a law that restricted the transportation of licensed firearms. However, the Supreme Court ruled the case as moot because New York City had already amended the law.
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The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association sued New York City over a law that restricted the transportation of licensed firearms. However, the Supreme Court ruled the case as moot because New York City had already amended the law.
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The Supreme Court declared the case moot because the city had changed the regulation before the court could issue a ruling on the Second Amendment grounds.
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A common mistake is to assume the Supreme Court ruled on the merits when the case was actually declared moot.
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