Videos tagged with Merrick Garland

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) highlights the organization's effectiveness in federal affairs. Speaker Jared Yanis emphasizes GOA's role in mobilizing grassroots activism to influence congressional action, specifically referencing a letter from Representative Andrew Clyde to the DOJ. The content underscores GOA's direct engagement with legislative bodies and federal agencies to advocate for gun owners' rights.

This video critically analyzes the application of Second Amendment rights, particularly concerning individuals with past non-violent offenses. It highlights a perceived disconnect between political rhetoric and the DOJ's actions under both Trump and Biden administrations regarding the restoration of gun rights. The speaker, demonstrating high authority on Second Amendment legal issues, advocates for a streamlined process to restore constitutional rights post-sentence.

This video discusses the DOJ's successful challenge to Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case means SAPA is struck down, preventing states from blocking federal gun control enforcement. The speaker, with extensive law enforcement and legal knowledge, highlights the implications for other states and the potential for nationalized gun control.

This video critically analyzes the Department of Justice's role in effectively ending Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). It highlights the legal arguments from both the DOJ and Gun Owners of America (GOA), referencing Supreme Court precedent like Printz v. U.S. The content emphasizes the potential weakening of states' rights against federal overreach and urges viewers to contact the White House to advocate for state-level Second Amendment protections.

This video discusses the confirmation of Jennifer Mascot to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, a significant victory for President Trump and the Second Amendment agenda. The confirmation is crucial for an upcoming on banc hearing on October 15, 2025, concerning New Jersey's ban on AR-15s and standard-capacity magazines. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Second Amendment advocate, emphasizes that while confirmed, Mascot cannot officially sit as a judge until President Trump signs her commission and she is sworn in. The addition of Mascot is expected to shift the court's balance, potentially favoring Second Amendment rights in the New Jersey case.

This video provides an expert analysis from Mark W. Smith of The Four Boxes Diner on a unanimous Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding machine guns. The ruling upholds the prohibition of machine guns under the Second Amendment, classifying them as 'dangerous and unusual weapons' and aligning with historical tradition. Smith emphasizes the strategic importance of this lower court victory to prevent adverse Supreme Court precedent that could endanger semi-automatic firearm rights.

This video discusses the Department of Justice's continued opposition to Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) even under a new administration. The DOJ has filed an opposition brief with the Supreme Court, arguing against hearing Missouri's case. The speaker expresses disappointment, noting a lack of significant pro-Second Amendment action from the current administration.

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of a new executive order aimed at protecting Second Amendment rights. The order mandates the Attorney General to review past and present regulations and actions impacting gun rights, with a focus on ATF policies and ongoing litigation. This initiative is presented as a significant opportunity to reassess and safeguard constitutional liberties.

This video analyzes the Biden DOJ's arguments regarding 'sensitive places' and gun-free zones in the context of the Firearms Policy Coalition v. Garland case. The speaker, a constitutional attorney, argues that the DOJ is misinterpreting the Supreme Court's Bruin decision by attempting to create a separate analytical framework for sensitive places, asserting that the text-first, burden-shifting historical analysis applies universally to all Second Amendment cases. The discussion highlights the legal battle over carrying firearms in U.S. Post Offices and the constitutional challenges to government-mandated gun-free zones.

This video discusses the potential violation of federal gun laws by the FBI and DOJ when former Director Christopher Ray gifted a Tommy Gun to former Attorney General Merrick Garland. It highlights the strict regulations surrounding NFA-controlled firearms, particularly machine guns, and questions the legality and ethics of such a transfer, especially given the location of the event in Washington D.C., which bans such firearms. A FOIA request has been filed to ascertain the gun's status and the legality of its transfer.

Reports indicate Donald Trump has eliminated the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention via executive action. This move is seen as a significant victory for gun rights advocates, as the office was reportedly used to fundraise, conduct research against gun rights, and coordinate state-level gun control efforts. The speaker suggests this could pave the way for dismantling other gun control initiatives, such as the National Red Flag Law Center.

This video details the legal battle between Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the ATF/DOJ regarding attorney fees following the successful challenge to the bump stock ban. GOA argues the ATF's position was not substantially justified, citing factual misrepresentations about bump stock operation, and is seeking attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The discussion also highlights the significant difference between standard EAJA hourly rates and the rates sought by GOA's legal team, comparing them to rates of prominent legal figures.