NYC Blocked From Enforcing Graffiti Law

NYC Blocked From Enforcing Graffiti Law

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NEW YORK (AP) - A federal appeals court Thursday blocked the city from enforcing part of an anti-graffiti law that prevented people between the ages of 18 and 21 from buying spray paint and broad-tipped markers.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the city's request that it temporarily let aspects of the law remain in effect while the appeals court considers whether a judge was right to find in favor of artists who challenged it.

City lawyer Virginia Waters said the city would appeal.

"Graffiti is an ongoing blight in New York City, and we look forward to being able to use this important tool once we prevail upon the appeal."

Judge George B. Daniels had temporarily ordered an end to enforcement of the ban on sales to 18- to 21-year-olds, saying there was no "rational basis" to target them more than other adults.

Daniel Perez, who represents seven high school and college students who challenged the law, predicted that the appeals court's ruling would not change.

"We hope the city has learned its lesson about drafting laws that violate the Constitution," he said.

From http://tinyurl.com/k27kd Las Vegas Sun

Seems to me that this 'paint law' for the 18 too 21 group makes as much sense as the 'alcohol serving laws' in this country. You can vote for POTUS & die defending the USA at age 18, but you can legally buy beer, wine, or whiskey! Never did make sense for me and it still doesn't.