Videos tagged with Aaron Murphy

This video discusses the potential for the US Supreme Court to grant certiorari in the Snoke case, which challenges Maryland's ban on AR-15 style semi-automatic rifles. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Supreme Court Bar member, analyzes the significance of numerous 'relistings' for the Snoke case and a related First Amendment case, Apache Stronghold. He posits that the Supreme Court's current docket, which includes several religious liberty cases, may be influencing the scheduling of Second Amendment cases, suggesting a strategic delay for cases like Snoke to ensure a favorable outcome in future terms.

This video analyzes Supreme Court filings in the Illinois assault weapon and magazine ban case. The speaker, a constitutional attorney, breaks down arguments from Illinois and Naperville, highlighting potential procedural issues and substantive weaknesses. Key points include the 'common use' test, the significance of the Staples v. United States precedent, and the distinction between regulation and outright bans. The analysis emphasizes how Supreme Court rulings like Heller and Bruin frame the 'common use' standard around mere possession rather than active use for self-defense.

This video discusses the situation of two lawyers, Paul Clement and Aaron Murphy, who were reportedly forced out of their law firm, Kirkland & Ellis, for representing clients in Second Amendment cases, including the landmark New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen Supreme Court case. The firm allegedly faced pressure from clients and other lawyers, leading to the attorneys being given a choice to withdraw from cases or withdraw from the firm. Clement and Murphy chose to leave the firm and have since opened their own practice to continue their Second Amendment litigation.