Videos tagged with Judge Van Dyke

This video features an expert discussion on legal strategies related to Second Amendment cases in California, specifically highlighting the role of amicus briefs in supporting judicial opinions like Judge Van Dyke's. The CRPA and Second Amendment Law Center are noted for their consistent involvement in these legal battles.

This video discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case Duncan v. Bonta, which challenges California's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The case is significant as it directly addresses 'standard capacity' magazine bans, a key issue following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The speaker expresses frustration with recent Supreme Court rulings but highlights this case as a crucial opportunity to defend Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses a federal judge's dissent regarding magazine capacity bans, specifically in the context of the Bruen Supreme Court case. The judge posted a video demonstrating firearm manipulation to highlight the necessity of magazines for functionality, arguing that such bans lack historical context and are unconstitutional. The content critiques how courts interpret historical precedent for Second Amendment cases.

This video features Judge Van Dyke's dissent in the Duncan v. Bonta case, arguing against the Ninth Circuit's majority opinion that classifies magazines holding over 10 rounds as accessories, not protected arms under the Second Amendment. Judge Van Dyke uses demonstrations with firearms like the Sig P320 to illustrate how this logic could be applied to ban essential firearm components like sights, grips, and even the fire control unit, rendering the Second Amendment protections meaningless. He emphasizes that such a distinction is inconsistent with the reality of firearm design and use.

The Ninth Circuit panel upheld California's ban on standard capacity magazines in Duncan v. Bonta, ruling it constitutional. This decision is expected to increase the likelihood of the Supreme Court hearing a case on magazine bans and assault weapon bans. Judge Van Dyke's dissent, notably presented in a video, argued that magazines are 'arms' essential for firearm function and should be protected under the Second Amendment.