Videos tagged with Senator John Thune

This video discusses a critical, overlooked provision within the Reconciliation Act that could significantly hinder Second Amendment challenges. The provision requires plaintiffs seeking preliminary injunctions or temporary restraining orders against the federal government to post substantial bonds, potentially making legal recourse prohibitively expensive and effectively blocking access to justice for many, regardless of political affiliation. This measure is seen as a financial blockade on constitutional accountability, favoring unchecked federal power.

This video discusses HR 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which aims to establish national concealed carry reciprocity. The bill allows individuals with a valid concealed carry permit or those in constitutional carry states to carry a concealed handgun in any state that has a statute allowing residents to apply for a permit or does not prohibit concealed carry for lawful purposes. It also addresses private property rights and restrictions on state/local government property, with some noted vagueness.