Videos tagged with Per Curiam Opinion

This video discusses the United States Supreme Court's orders list and its implications for Second Amendment cases, specifically "Snope v. Brown" and "Ocean State Tactical." The speaker, William Kirk of Washington Gun Law, expresses frustration over the court's continued delay in addressing these cases, noting the 138th week without a decision. He analyzes the possibility of a per curiam opinion and anticipates future cases that will necessitate a Supreme Court ruling.

This video discusses the Supreme Court's consideration of two key Second Amendment cases, Snope v. Brown and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island, which challenge 'assault weapon' and magazine bans. The speaker emphasizes that existing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen already address these issues, stating that firearms in common use for lawful purposes are protected. The update focuses on the cases being rescheduled for conference multiple times, suggesting the Court may be considering a per curiam opinion to guide lower courts on applying the 'common use' test.

This video analyzes the current status of two critical Second Amendment cases before the US Supreme Court: Snope v. Brown (Maryland's semi-automatic rifle ban) and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island (magazine capacity bans). The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and member of the Supreme Court bar, discusses the low probability of a per curiam opinion similar to Kitano v. Massachusetts due to the unique circumstances of Justice Scalia's death. He estimates a very low chance of the Court granting certiorari this term, with a higher probability of denial or relisting. Smith emphasizes the importance of these cases for the future of Second Amendment rights.