Videos tagged with Seventh Amendment

This video discusses the Supreme Court case SEC v. Jarkesy, which significantly impacts the right to a jury trial in administrative proceedings. The ruling asserts that the Seventh Amendment guarantees a jury trial when the government seeks civil penalties, even if no jail time is involved. This has potential implications for how red flag laws and TSA checkpoint violations are handled, potentially requiring jury trials where previously administrative hearings were the norm.

This video explains the significant US Supreme Court ruling in JY v. SEC, which fundamentally alters the federal government's power to impose civil fines. Host Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, details how this decision, rooted in the Seventh Amendment's right to a jury trial, prevents agencies from acting as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The ruling likely impacts agencies like the FAA and TSA, potentially requiring them to pursue fines through federal court, which could significantly reduce their ability to levy penalties on individuals, including gun owners facing issues at airport security.

This video analyzes three significant US Supreme Court rulings that significantly curtail the power of administrative agencies like the ATF, SEC, and Federal Reserve. The Loper Bright case effectively ends the Chevron Doctrine, meaning federal courts will no longer automatically defer to agency interpretations of law. The Loper Bright case effectively ends the Chevron Doctrine, meaning federal courts will no longer automatically defer to agency interpretations of law. The Jarkesy case prevents agencies from using administrative law judges to impose civil fines, mandating jury trials for monetary penalties. The Corner Post case revises the statute of limitations for challenging regulations, allowing challenges from the moment of injury rather than the regulation's promulgation.

This video provides an overview of the Bill of Rights, emphasizing that these are fundamental rights, not privileges granted by the government. Host Joel Persinger breaks down the first seven amendments, explaining their historical context and current relevance. He highlights how the founders intended these amendments to limit government power and protect citizens from abuse, drawing parallels to contemporary issues and perceived violations of these rights.