New York (AFP) – New York officials expressed shock and outrage Thursday at a Supreme Court ruling that strikes down a gun law, warning the move would undermine public safety. The 6-3 ruling, which comes as the country grapples with a shocking surge in gun crime, overturns a New York state law that required a person to prove they had legitimate self-defense needs to receive a gun permit. The ruling has repercussions across the United States, as it will prevent states from restricting people carrying guns. New York’s governor Kathy Hochul said the decision marked a “dark day” while Big Apple ma…

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