Videos tagged with Certiorari Grant

This video analyzes the current status of two critical Second Amendment cases before the US Supreme Court: Snope v. Brown (Maryland's semi-automatic rifle ban) and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island (magazine capacity bans). The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and member of the Supreme Court bar, discusses the low probability of a per curiam opinion similar to Kitano v. Massachusetts due to the unique circumstances of Justice Scalia's death. He estimates a very low chance of the Court granting certiorari this term, with a higher probability of denial or relisting. Smith emphasizes the importance of these cases for the future of Second Amendment rights.

The US Supreme Court has issued a miscellaneous order list, granting certiorari in five cases, none of which directly address Second Amendment issues. This development significantly reduces the likelihood of the Court granting certiorari for 'Snope v. Brown' or 'Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island' this term. While not entirely over, the odds of these critical Second Amendment cases being heard have substantially decreased, leaving the community in a holding pattern.

This video provides an update on the Supreme Court's consideration of semi-auto and magazine ban cases originating from Illinois. The speaker expresses frustration over repeated delays in the Court's decision, highlighting the critical nature of these cases, particularly the Seventh Circuit's ruling that semi-automatic firearms are not protected arms. The Supreme Court has extended its session to a Monday cleanup conference, pushing the decision deadline further.