Legal Opinion
Revell v. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided March 22, 2010No. 09-2029PublishedCited by 315 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
JORDAN, Circuit Judge.
Gregg C. Revell appeals from the dismissal of his claims, brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, seeking to impose liability upon the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (“Port Authority”) and Port Authority Police Officer Scott Erickson for arresting him under New Jersey’s gun laws and seizing his firearm and ammunition. According to Revell, his arrest was unlawful because he was in compliance with a provision of the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act (“FOPA”), 18 U.S.C. § 926A, which allows gun owners licensed in one state to carry firearms through…
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