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(CNN) --
The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago that places restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon outside the home.
"Because New York State issues public carry licenses only when the applicant demonstrates a special need for self-defense, we conclude that the State's licensing regime violates the Constitution," Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the 6-3 majority. of the court.
Justices Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, filed concurring opinions outlining the limits of Thursday's ruling.
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