Videos tagged with Cook County Tax

This video provides an expert-level legal analysis of the Vandermyde v. Cook County case, challenging the constitutionality of firearm and ammunition taxes. Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith explains how the Second Amendment, as interpreted by Heller and Bruen, may prohibit such targeted taxes. The discussion highlights the principle that governments cannot single out constitutional rights for discriminatory taxation, drawing parallels to historical cases like poll taxes.

This video analyzes a Cook County, Illinois court ruling that upheld a tax on firearm and ammunition purchases. Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith discusses the case, *Vandermyde v. Cook County*, and its implications, referencing Supreme Court decisions like *Minneapolis Star Tribune* and *Harper v. Board of Elections*. The host critiques the court's decision and explains the importance of understanding the 'four boxes' of American liberty to defend rights.