Videos tagged with Kagan

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Labrador v. Po, significantly altering the landscape for Second Amendment litigation. The ruling clarifies when the Court will consider emergency appeals, specifically by limiting the scope of preliminary injunctions. Universal or statewide preliminary injunctions are now disfavored, with relief generally restricted to named parties in a lawsuit. This decision impacts how future Second Amendment cases can seek broad injunctive relief, potentially leading to more states and organizations being named as plaintiffs.

This expert-level analysis from Armed Scholar breaks down the Supreme Court's unanimous 9-0 decision in Trump v. Anderson, clarifying that states cannot disqualify federal candidates under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. While not directly a firearms case, the ruling has significant implications for the Second Amendment community's ability to influence elections and support pro-2A candidates, referencing Trump's mixed record and his role in appointing pro-2A justices leading to the Bruen decision.

This expert legal analysis from Armed Scholar breaks down the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Jones v. Hendrix. The ruling clarifies the application of 28 USC § 2255 and the conditions under which a federal inmate can file a second or successive motion to challenge a conviction, particularly concerning firearm possession laws like 922G1. The decision emphasizes procedural limitations while leaving open avenues for constitutional challenges.

This video features David Kopel, Research Director of The Independence Institute, testifying against Kagan. While the specific subject of the testimony is not detailed in the provided information, Kopel's role suggests a focus on legal or policy matters related to his organization's work, which often involves research and advocacy. The provided links offer further insight into Kopel's research and the Independence Institute's mission.