Clarence Thomas calls the Second Amendment the Supreme Court’s “constitutional orphan,” lamenting that it is “a disfavored right in this court.” Sadly, the orphan could get neglected again this term.

On Monday, Dec. 2, the Supreme Court heard the case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York. An extremely restrictive New York state law barred some licensed gun owners from transporting their firearms outside of their homes except to specific gun ranges. This meant they couldn’t take their gun to a second home upstate if they wanted to do so to protect their family while traveling.