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The Supreme Court has announced it will hear a major gun rights case on whether New Yorkers should be able to carry concealed handguns in public.
Under New York’s long-held handgun licensing law, handgun owners must be able to demonstrate “proper cause” to hold the firearms in order to obtain a license.
Those who want an unrestricted license to carry must demonstrate that they have a “special need” to protect themselves.
The challenge, which is backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) questions that, with gun rights advocates calling on the court to rule that residents have a constitutional right to carry their weapons outside their homes.
Airline Bans Alaska State Senator For Violating COVID-19 Mask Rules
Sen. Lora Reinbold (R) was recorded arguing with Alaska Airlines staff about its mask policies last week. This followed her reportedly calling the airline s staff “mask bullies.”
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Sen. Lora Reinbold s suspension was effective immediately, Alaska Airlines said.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) Alaska Airlines has banned an Alaska state senator for refusing to follow mask requirements.
“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” spokesman Tim Thompson told the Anchorage Daily News on Saturday, adding that the suspension was effective immediately.
Alaska Airlines Bans State Senator for Refusing to Follow Mask Rules
Alaska Airlines has banned Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold (R-Eagle River) from flying on the airline for repeatedly refusing to follow mask mandates.
“We have notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with us for her continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” Alaska Airlines spokesperson Tim Thompson told The Epoch Times via email.
“This suspension is effective immediately pending further review. Federal law requires all guests to wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times during travel, including throughout the flight, during boarding and deplaning, and while traveling through an airport.”
Alaska Airlines Bans State Senator From Flights Over Mask Refusal
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A US Senator has been banned from flying with Alaska Airlines after videos surfaced on social media of her arguing with employees about the airline’s mask policy. Senator Lora Reinbold is seen in videos arguing with Alaska Airlines staff. This is not the first time she has caused headlines arguing against current mask policies.
After a video emerged online of her arguing with staff over the airline’s mask policy, Alaska Airlines has banned a US Senator. Photo: Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines announced it had banned Republican Senator Reinbold in a statement shared with the Anchorage Daily News. The airline confirmed,
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