Videos tagged with Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

This video discusses breaking news regarding alleged intentional manipulation of Second Amendment cases by federal judges in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Host Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney and bestselling author, details how a dissenting opinion in the Bianchi v. Brown case reveals procedural delays, referred to as a 'pocket veto,' were used to suppress a favorable 2A ruling and ensure an unfavorable outcome through an en banc hearing.

This video provides a critical update on the Bianchi v. Brown case concerning Maryland's assault weapon ban. The Second Amendment Foundation has petitioned the Supreme Court for an emergency order to end all such bans, but the Fourth Circuit's en banc review of the case on March 20th complicates immediate Supreme Court intervention. The discussion highlights the legal history, including the Colby case precedent and the impact of the Bruen decision, detailing Maryland's specific ban criteria and the ongoing legal strategies.

This video provides an expert analysis of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to rehear the Bianchi v. Frosh case regarding Maryland's 'assault weapon' ban. The speaker, an authoritative legal commentator, explains how the court is defying the Supreme Court's Bruen decision by taking the case en banc, potentially to avoid a pro-Second Amendment ruling. The analysis details the case's history, including its remand from the Supreme Court, and compares the situation to similar legal maneuvers in other circuits.

This video from Guns & Gadgets reports on a significant ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals declaring Maryland's handgun qualification license unconstitutional. The court, referencing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, found that such licensing schemes lack historical analogues and act as an undue barrier to Second Amendment rights. This ruling has broad implications for similar laws in other states.

A federal appeals court has ruled unconstitutional a law prohibiting 18-20 year olds from purchasing handguns from licensed dealers. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, found that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms vests at age 18. This ruling, while currently limited to the Fourth Circuit, has significant implications for future Second Amendment litigation nationwide and could be appealed to higher courts.