Tag: Background Checks

DoorDash has been accused of unlawfully rejecting applicants with criminal histories, prompting a settlement to review rejected applications and reform hiring policies. Photo: Peter K. Afriyie/AP

DoorDash violates Fair Chance Act by discriminating against formerly incarcerated applicants

May 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with DoorDash, addressing the company...

A New York court (the U.S. District Court for the Western District in Buffalo, seen here) has upheld the state's law requiring background checks for ammunition sales, a decision praised by Attorney General Letitia James as crucial for enhancing public safety and reducing gun violence. Photo: Fortunate4Now/Wikimedia

Court upholds New York’s ammunition background check law

May 6 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York...

AG James joins fight to require background checks on ammo sales

June 23 | Rob Abruzzese

A law passed in California could impact gun protections across the state...

New York State’s “red flag” gun bill goes into effect on Saturday. Shown at Thursday’s press conference: NY State Senator Brian Kavanagh at podium. Left of Kavanagh is state Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon. To the right and behind Kavanagh is Sen. Brad Hoylman. Photo courtesy of the Office NY State Senator Brian Kavanagh

New York’s ‘red flag’ gun bill goes into effect on Saturday

August 23 | Mary Frost

After years of efforts from gun control advocates, New York State’s...