← Back to news

N.Y. Judge Denies School's "Red Flag" Order Request Against 13-Year-Old

Volokh Conspiracy
Read full article →reason.com

Summary

AI-Generated
  • A New York judge has denied a school district's request for a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order (TERPO) against a 13-year-old, citing lack of evidence.
  • The court found the application for a no-knock search warrant unsupported, emphasizing the child's legal inability to possess firearms.
  • Testimony revealed that the boy's father securely stored firearms and that allegations of danger were not substantiated by medical evidence.
  • This ruling raises questions about the implications of labeling minors as threats under Red Flag Laws and potential long-term consequences for their futures.

Join the discussion — sign up to comment, upvote, and save articles.

Discussion

or to comment
Loading...

Loading discussion...