Videos tagged with 42 USC 1988

This analysis, presented by Mark Smith, a US Supreme Court Bar member and host of The Four Boxes Diner, details a significant Supreme Court ruling impacting Second Amendment litigation. The ruling clarifies that gun rights groups cannot recover attorney's fees for a preliminary injunction victory under 42 USC 1988 unless they achieve a final judgment. This decision addresses government tactics to moot cases and encourages plaintiffs to pursue final judgments.

This video reports on a significant legal victory for Second Amendment rights in California. Judge Benitez has indicated he will rule the state's attorney fee provision for 2A lawsuits unconstitutional, a move that strikes a blow against Governor Newsom's anti-gun agenda. This ruling will allow Californians to challenge gun control laws without facing prohibitive financial risks.

A New Jersey court has declared the state's 'justifiable need' requirement for carry permits unconstitutional, aligning with the NYSRPA v. Bruen precedent. This ruling mandates New Jersey to pay attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiffs, including the NRA and other gun rights organizations. The decision is seen as a significant victory building legal precedent for Second Amendment protections nationwide.