This video discusses California's 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, highlighting its legal challenges. A lawsuit, Powe Weapons and Gear v. DTFA, argues the tax is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment and Supreme Court precedent, citing cases like NYSRPA v. Bruen and others that prohibit taxing constitutional rights. The video details the lawsuit's progress, including the filing of a motion for summary judgment.
This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Todd Vandermyde v. Cook County, Illinois case, challenging the constitutionality of taxes on firearms and ammunition. Constitutional attorney Mark Smith explains how targeted taxes on constitutional rights are unconstitutional, citing Supreme Court precedents like Minneapolis Star and Harper v. Board of Election. The discussion highlights the rejection of 'tiers of scrutiny' post-Bruen and differentiates between constitutional fees and unconstitutional taxes.
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