Videos tagged with 42 USC Section 1983

This video critically analyzes the opposition of major police unions (FOP and IACP) to HR38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. It argues that the unions' concerns about officer liability and qualified immunity are a pretext for resisting accountability and maintaining unchecked authority. The video emphasizes that carrying a firearm is not a crime and should not justify extended detentions or investigations without independent probable cause or reasonable suspicion, citing constitutional rights and legal precedents.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Massachusetts officials concerning the state's licensing scheme for non-residents seeking to carry firearms. The lawsuit argues that the current system, which imposes significantly shorter permit durations and lengthy, in-person renewal processes for non-residents compared to residents, violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. Plaintiffs seek to compel Massachusetts to comply with its own laws regarding processing times and allow remote renewals, potentially setting a national precedent for non-resident carry rights.

This video provides an update on the Sullivan v. Ferguson lawsuit challenging Washington's standard capacity magazine ban (RCW 9.41.375). The court denied motions to dismiss filed by King and Kitsap Counties, allowing the case to proceed on its merits. While claims under 42 USC Section 1983 were dismissed, the core challenge to the magazine ban, including requests for injunctive relief, will continue.