Videos tagged with Appellate Courts

This entry details a significant legal development concerning magazine capacity bans, as discussed by the Armed Scholar. The video highlights the conflict between the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Duncan v. Bonta and the DC Court of Appeals' decision in Benson v. United States, which struck down Washington D.C.'s magazine ban. This split increases the likelihood of Supreme Court review to clarify Second Amendment protections for standard-capacity magazines.

This video discusses a significant Second Amendment case, Christopher Morgan v. State of Florida, where Florida's Attorney General confessed error, admitting that a blanket ban on firearm possession by all felons may violate the Second Amendment. The case hinges on distinguishing between dangerous and non-dangerous felons, a legal interpretation potentially impacting nationwide gun laws. The video also features a giveaway for AGM PVS-7 NVGs in collaboration with Fanathem.

This video provides a critical analysis of the Fourth Circuit's ruling on Maryland's 'sensitive places' gun bans. The speaker, with high authority in 2A advocacy, breaks down how the court's interpretation of the Bruen decision allows for significant restrictions on carrying firearms in public spaces, including government buildings, public transit, schools, and areas near demonstrations. While a ban on private property open to the public was struck down, the ruling is seen as a potential roadmap for other states to severely limit gun rights.

This video discusses the US Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in the Antonyuk v. Hochul case, highlighting lessons for Second Amendment advocates. It contrasts this with the Christian v. James case, emphasizing the strategic importance of pursuing final judgments over interlocutory appeals to expedite legal challenges to gun control laws. The speaker, a constitutional attorney and member of the Supreme Court Bar, advises focusing on obtaining final judgments to ensure cases are heard on their merits by appellate courts, including the Supreme Court.

This video features constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith, a member of the US Supreme Court Bar and author for the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy, providing an expert analysis of the Guns Save Life v. Rao case. The case challenges the constitutionality of Illinois' Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card law, arguing it violates the Second Amendment by infringing upon the right to possess firearms. Smith breaks down the legal arguments, referencing the Bruen decision and its implications, particularly Footnote 9, and discusses the textualist interpretation of the Second Amendment's prohibition against infringement.

This video features Steven Lieberman, an attorney, discussing the US v. Cherry case in Illinois, which challenges the constitutionality of 922G1 (felon in possession laws) under the Bruen decision. The ruling by Judge Yendel, while not binding, is persuasive and suggests that historical precedent for disarming felons is lacking, potentially impacting future Second Amendment litigation. The discussion highlights the complexities of 'status crimes' and the ongoing legal battles over firearm rights for individuals with past convictions.

This video discusses statements made by Supreme Court Justices Alito and Thomas regarding Second Amendment cases. The justices are encouraging gun rights activists to maintain pressure on the courts and are warning the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to act swiftly and provide clear reasoning in cases challenging gun control laws, particularly in the wake of the Bruin decision. The content emphasizes the importance of legal strategy and sustained advocacy in protecting Second Amendment rights.

This video argues that California is not a lost cause for Second Amendment rights, despite its restrictive laws. The speaker emphasizes looking outward to national legal developments, particularly Supreme Court cases, which can influence state-level gun legislation. The National Association for Gun Rights is highlighted as an organization actively fighting for gun rights.