Videos tagged with Civil Rights Violations

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the significant U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Washington D.C.'s ban on AR-15 style firearms. The host, with high authority as a 2nd Amendment commentator, explains how the DOJ argues the ban is unconstitutional, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen, and the 'common use' doctrine. The lawsuit's potential to impact similar bans in other states is also highlighted.

The speaker expresses disillusionment with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) after they dropped a lawsuit against the Washington Attorney General's office. The SAF was being investigated for financial impropriety, and the speaker believes they dropped their civil rights lawsuit as a quid pro quo to avoid scrutiny. This action is seen as a capitulation that benefits the SAF but not the public's rights.

This video discusses alleged constitutional rights violations related to firearms possession in New York, highlighting cases where individuals were prosecuted for possessing guns deemed illegal by the state. It criticizes government surveillance practices and advocates for citizens to report civil rights violations to the Department of Justice, particularly targeting the incoming Trump administration to investigate these issues. The content also touches on the concept of 'gun addiction' in a correctional facility program.

This video explores the legalities of using lethal force in self-defense, particularly in scenarios involving law enforcement. It outlines the three criteria for lawful self-defense: necessity, subjective/objective reasonableness, and proportionality. The content details four scenarios where lethal force is generally considered lawful: imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury, defense of others, the castle doctrine, and preventing the commission of a violent felony. It also touches upon stand your ground laws, the initial aggressor doctrine, and defense against unlawful arrest, while clarifying when police use of deadly force is lawful versus unlawful, referencing key legal cases.

This episode discusses the ongoing challenges in New Jersey four months after the Bruen decision, highlighting continued violations of Second Amendment rights by judicial, prosecutorial, and law enforcement officials. It also references a significant ruling by a federal judge deeming New York's 'sensitive places' restrictions as invalid.