Videos tagged with McDonald Decision

The video explains the significant increase in amicus briefs filed after the 2022 Bruen decision. This surge is attributed to the timing of legal processes, with cases progressing through circuit and Supreme Courts, and the emergence of new Second Amendment-related lawsuits. Partnerships with other nonprofits have also aided in drafting these briefs.

The DOJ has admitted 18 USC 1715, the federal ban on mailing handguns, is unconstitutional, citing Bruen, Heller, and McDonald. However, they are seeking dismissal rather than a definitive ruling, which the speaker argues is a "shell game" to retain leverage. This tactic avoids a binding precedent that would permanently strike down the law, allowing future administrations to potentially re-enforce it. The speaker emphasizes that rights should not be subject to executive discretion.

This video details the significant increase in amicus briefs filed by the CRPA, focusing on the strategy and impact of these legal filings. It explains the role of amicus briefs in litigation, highlights the surge in filings post-Bruen decision, and categorizes briefs by prohibited hardware, sensitive places, and prohibited people. The discussion emphasizes how these briefs contribute to shaping Second Amendment jurisprudence and influencing judicial interpretation across different circuits.

This video details two significant legal victories against gun control measures in deep blue states. It highlights the defeat of Los Angeles' 'may issue' CCW policy and the Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling permitting unserialized firearms. The content emphasizes the growing unity among gun rights organizations and the impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions like Bruen.

This video discusses significant recent wins for Second Amendment rights, highlighting strategic advocacy and coordinated efforts by organizations like Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners of California. It emphasizes that these victories are the culmination of years of strategic planning, legal challenges, and political engagement, rather than spontaneous events. The discussion covers federal legislative efforts like the Hearing Protection Act and Short Act, as well as the Department of Justice's role in challenging state-level infringements. The importance of voter participation and financial support for advocacy groups is also stressed as crucial for continued progress in restoring gun rights nationwide.

This video discusses the legal challenges against Illinois's assault weapons ban, highlighting an amicus brief filed by 35 state attorneys general supporting the challenge. The brief argues that the ban violates the Second Amendment, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen, and asserting that banned firearms and magazines are in common use for self-defense. The Department of Justice has also filed a similar brief, indicating federal support for striking down the ban.

This video analyzes the constitutionality of National Firearms Act (NFA) suppressor registration under the Second Amendment. Constitutional attorney Mark Smith argues that suppressor registration is unconstitutional, citing Supreme Court precedent and the historical understanding of 'arms'. He emphasizes that if suppressors are considered 'arms', their registration constitutes an infringement on the right to keep and bear arms, shifting the burden to the government to prove constitutionality, a burden he believes cannot be met historically.

This video features Adam Kraut of the Second Amendment Foundation discussing ongoing legal battles for Second Amendment rights. Key topics include the status of the Snope v. Brown case regarding assault weapons bans, challenges to age restrictions for firearm purchases and carry for 18-20 year olds, and the unconstitutionality of Illinois' FOID card requirement for home firearm possession. Kraut emphasizes the strategic, long-term nature of Second Amendment litigation and the importance of public support through membership and donations.

This video argues that Donald Trump was the greatest Second Amendment President due to his Supreme Court appointments. The speaker contrasts Trump's successful appointments of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, who were instrumental in establishing the right to carry firearms outside the home (Bruen decision), with historical Republican appointees who were less supportive of Second Amendment rights. The analysis highlights how prior Republican presidents appointed justices like John Paul Stevens, Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony Kennedy, David Souter, and John Roberts, whose records on Second Amendment cases were either detrimental or less decisive than Trump's picks.

This video discusses the sentencing of Dexter Taylor to 10 years in prison in New York for possessing firearms and components, which the speaker argues is a violation of the Second Amendment and constitutional rights. The commentary highlights the perceived overreach of state law and its conflict with established legal precedents like the Bruen decision. The speaker urges viewers to become informed about their rights and to resist what they view as governmental overreach.

This video discusses a significant Second Amendment victory where the Pennsylvania State Police's appeal to reinstate a ban on 18-20 year olds carrying handguns for self-defense was denied. The ruling upholds the rights of young adults, aligning with historical interpretations of the Second Amendment, and sets a precedent for similar legal challenges nationwide. The speaker emphasizes the importance of supporting organizations like SAF and FPC.

This ARFCOM News episode discusses recent legal challenges and rulings impacting Second Amendment rights. It covers the ATF's testimony against California and Everytown regarding homemade firearms, the prosecution of straw purchases in Arizona, and a controversial ruling by the Hawaii Supreme Court that denies a state constitutional right to carry firearms in public. The commentary emphasizes the importance of upholding established legal precedents like Bruen and McDonald.