Videos tagged with Mootness

This video details the ongoing legal battle surrounding the ATF's pistol brace rule. While the rule itself has been vacated nationwide, the DOJ is attempting to enforce its underlying legal theories, arguing that certain braced pistols are still considered Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA) based on statutory interpretation alone. The Gun Owners of America (GOA) lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to block this enforcement theory.

This video provides an expert analysis of the ongoing legal battle surrounding the ATF's 2023 Pistol Brace Rule. The speaker, demonstrating significant understanding of legal proceedings and firearms regulations, explains the ATF's contradictory stance of seeking dismissal of lawsuits while planning to continue enforcement. The content delves into the implications for gun owners, referencing key legal cases and the potential impact of the ATF's actions on Second Amendment rights.

This video provides an in-depth legal analysis of the ongoing challenge against the ATF's pistol brace rule. It details the strategies employed by Gun Owners of America and the State of Texas to secure a permanent injunction, aiming to prevent future reclassifications of braced pistols as Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) under the NFA. The discussion highlights the procedural grounds for striking down the rule and the implications of mootness versus binding precedent.

This video analyzes the Department of Justice's (DOJ) stance on the McCoy v. ATF case before the Supreme Court. The DOJ argued that McCoy is not the appropriate vehicle to decide the Second Amendment rights of 18-20 year olds due to potential mootness and procedural issues like class certification. The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, explains that this opposition is not anti-Second Amendment but a strategic move to ensure a clean, decisive ruling on the core issue in other, better-suited cases like West Virginia Citizens Defense League v. ATF or NRA Inc. v. Glass.

This video provides an expert analysis from Armed Scholar regarding the Supreme Court's decision to deny emergency review in a case challenging New York's firearm permit requirements. The discussion details the legal proceedings, including the Second Circuit's ruling on mootness and the implications for Second Amendment challenges to permit systems nationwide. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding legal nuances to avoid unintended consequences for gun owners.

The ATF has reversed its 2020 stance, now accepting Michigan Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs) as a valid substitute for NICS background checks when purchasing firearms from FFLs. This change occurred following a Gun Owners of America lawsuit and a 2025 executive order mandating a review of firearm policies. The DOJ is arguing the lawsuit is now moot, as the policy challenged no longer exists.

A US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit case, We the Patriots v. Michelle Lujan Grisham, challenged New Mexico Governor Grisham's executive orders banning guns in public parks and playgrounds. The court dismissed the appeal as moot, not ruling on the Second Amendment merits. The dismissal was due to existing injunctions and other laws already prohibiting firearms in these locations, meaning the court's intervention would offer no additional relief.

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, analyzes the Illinois Supreme Court's decision in Davis v. Yenchko. It explains how the court used the legal concepts of standing and mootness to dismiss a challenge to the state's FOID Card Act, even though the plaintiffs had their cards revoked due to felony charges. The analysis highlights how legal technicalities can prevent constitutional challenges to gun laws from being heard on their merits.

This video, hosted by constitutional attorney Mark Smith, explains the legal implications of Donald Trump's felony conviction on his Second Amendment rights. It details federal law 18 USC 922 G1, which prohibits felons from possessing firearms, and clarifies how even misdemeanors with potential prison sentences exceeding two years can trigger this prohibition. The discussion emphasizes the procedural hurdles of standing and mootness in federal court, explaining why the Second Amendment Foundation cannot directly defend Trump's rights without his direct involvement.

This video discusses a Connecticut court ruling impacting Second Amendment challenges to gun licensing regulations. It explains how the legal doctrine of "mootness" can be used by government licensing divisions to dismiss lawsuits concerning licensing rules, delays, and costs. Constitutional attorney Mark Smith breaks down the ruling, its implications for gun owners, and potential strategies for overcoming these legal hurdles. The content focuses on legal analysis and advocacy related to gun rights.

This video analyzes a recent 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upheld Florida's ban on firearm purchases for individuals aged 18-20. The host, a constitutional attorney, argues the decision is flawed, misinterprets historical context, and misapplies Supreme Court precedent like *Bruin*. He suggests the ruling is unlikely to stand due to potential mootness if Florida changes the law or the possibility of en banc review and a subsequent circuit split that could lead to Supreme Court intervention.

Reno May, an experienced legal commentator, breaks down two significant Second Amendment victories in the 9th Circuit. The cases, McDougal vs. Ventura County and Martinez vs. Villanueva, successfully challenged unconstitutional closures of gun stores and shooting ranges during 2020 lockdowns. These rulings affirm that such broad restrictions on acquiring firearms or practicing at ranges violate Second Amendment rights and fail legal scrutiny. The discussion highlights potential future implications, including damages and the possibility of these cases setting new legal precedent.