This analysis by Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney, details how the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA significantly curtails administrative agency authority, impacting the ATF's regulatory power. The ruling emphasizes the need for 'exceedingly clear language' from Congress when granting agencies power over private property, directly challenging ATF regulations on items like bump stocks and pistol braces. The potential reconsideration of the Chevron Doctrine in Loper v. Raimondo further threatens the ATF's ability to redefine firearm classifications and enforce rules carrying criminal penalties, highlighting due process concerns.
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