Gun advocacy group challenges NY's gun laws as federal judge suspends certain gun restrictions

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A federal judge has temporarily suspended parts of New York's new gun restrictions as a gun advocacy group challenges the law.

The judge ruled officials overstepped their authority be requiring people who are applying for a gun license to prove "good moral character". Officials were also requiring these individuals to provide their social media accounts and family contact information.
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The ruling also says the list of gun-free zones is too broad, but the judge did allow bans to remain for places like schools and polling stations.

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