Videos tagged with Civil Protection Orders

The US Supreme Court's decision in EMD Sales v. Carrera, while concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act, establishes a crucial precedent for Second Amendment rights. The ruling emphasizes that when fundamental constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms, are at stake, the government must meet a heightened standard of proof, specifically 'clear and convincing evidence,' rather than a mere 'preponderance of the evidence.' This ruling is seen as a significant victory for gun owners, as it raises the legal bar for actions like red flag laws and civil commitment processes that could lead to the temporary or permanent disarming of individuals.

This video argues that 'innovative' gun control measures lack historical precedent required by the Bruin decision. It highlights how labeling new laws as 'innovative' by groups like Giffords and Moms Demand Action inadvertently admits their unconstitutionality. Examples like red flag laws, mandatory liability insurance in San Jose, and microstamping technology are discussed as lacking historical analogs.

This video discusses a recent federal judge's ruling in Oklahoma that declared a federal law prohibiting marijuana users from possessing firearms unconstitutional. The ruling cites the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, emphasizing that mere status as a user of a substance, especially one with medical applications, does not justify stripping an individual of their Second Amendment rights. The speaker highlights the inconsistency in legal arguments concerning drug use and constitutional rights, contrasting it with the treatment of civil protection orders and domestic violence restraining orders in relation to firearm ownership.