Videos tagged with Bruin Ruling

The Supreme Court has granted review to Wolfford v. Lopez, a significant Second Amendment case concerning state concealed carry restrictions, particularly 'catch-all' public property bans enacted post-Bruin. This decision will impact states like Hawaii, California, and New York, potentially clarifying how lower courts should handle Second Amendment questions and offering guidance for future cases.

This video from Armed Scholar provides an expert-level analysis of the Supreme Court granting review to Wolfford v. Lopez, a case challenging Hawaii's strict concealed carry restrictions enacted post-Bruin. It details the legal arguments, the DOJ's support for the challenge, and the unusual nature of the Supreme Court's intervention in an interlocutory case. The ruling is expected to clarify the scope of the Bruin holding regarding public carry rights.

This video analyzes a critical Second Amendment case challenging New Jersey's bans on AR-15 style rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds. It details the case's journey through the courts, including a perplexing district court ruling and the Third Circuit's en banc review. The Trump DOJ's amicus brief, arguing these bans violate the Second Amendment based on the 'common use' test and 'traditionally lawful purposes,' is highlighted as a significant development.

This expert analysis from Armed Scholar breaks down the Fifth Circuit's unanimous ruling on suppressors and the National Firearms Act (NFA). The court, while acknowledging suppressors as protected arms under the Second Amendment, upheld the NFA's registration scheme as constitutional, interpreting it as a 'shall issue' system permissible under the Bruin decision. The ruling's implications for future Second Amendment challenges to the NFA are discussed, with potential for en banc review.

This video analyzes the US v. Robinson case, a significant challenge to the National Firearms Act (NFA) and its restrictions on Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs), now before the Supreme Court. It details the case's progression through the 11th Circuit, the arguments presented by the petitioner, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions like Bruin. The discussion highlights the potential for the Supreme Court to clarify Second Amendment protections regarding commonly owned firearms.

This video discusses the Hawaii "Wolfford v. Lopez" case challenging statewide concealed carry ban laws, which is heading to the Supreme Court. The DOJ and 25 states have joined the fight against these bans, arguing they are inconsistent with the Bruin ruling. The case centers on Hawaii's Act 52, which imposes significant restrictions on concealed carry, particularly on private property.

The Supreme Court has accepted a significant Second Amendment case, United States v. Rahimi, which will clarify the implications of the Bruin ruling on federal laws restricting firearm possession by individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders. This case, brought forth at the behest of the Biden Administration, could have far-reaching consequences for gun control measures nationwide.

The LAPD has ceased enforcement of California's high-capacity magazine ban, citing the Supreme Court's Bruin ruling and its impact on the Duncan v. Bonta case. This directive instructs all department personnel not to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for possessing magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, unless they are also prohibited from possessing ammunition. This change is in effect pending further review by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

This video discusses the legal challenges and interpretations surrounding the 'good moral character' requirement for firearm permits following the Bruin Supreme Court case. It highlights attempts to broaden this definition beyond traditional moral turpitude to include factors like financial status and political beliefs, arguing for objective standards in legal definitions.