Videos tagged with Writ of Certiorari

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the US v. Peterson case reaching the Supreme Court, which challenges the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act (NFA) concerning suppressors. The speaker, an experienced legal analyst, breaks down the case's background, the Fifth Circuit's controversial ruling, and the key arguments presented in the petition for writ of certiorari. The potential implications for Second Amendment rights and firearm regulation nationwide are thoroughly discussed.

This video provides a deep dive into the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in United States v. Peterson, concerning suppressors and the National Firearms Act (NFA). The analysis highlights the DOJ's reversal on treating suppressors as Second Amendment protected arms and the court's application of the Bruen test, framing NFA registration as a 'shall-issue' system. It also touches on the immediate consequences for the defendant and the potential path to the Supreme Court.

The US Supreme Court issued an 8-1 emergency decision denying Missouri's request for a stay on a blocked Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). This leaves the SAPA law in limbo, with the case returning to lower courts. The Department of Justice indicated a willingness to narrow the scope of a previous universal injunction, potentially allowing some SAPA provisions to take effect.

This video provides an expert legal analysis of the Supreme Court's 8-1 emergency decision regarding Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). Attorney Anthony Miranda details the legal arguments, the history of the case through the District Court and 8th Circuit, and the implications of the Trump and Biden administrations' involvement. The discussion highlights the potential impact of Missouri AG Andrew Bailey's transition to the FBI on future legal challenges to Second Amendment protections.

This video provides an expert analysis of the Supreme Court's recent 8-1 emergency decision regarding Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). The speaker, an authority on firearms law, breaks down the legal arguments, the implications of the Trump administration's evolving stance, and the potential impact of Missouri AG Andrew Bailey's departure. The content delves into the complexities of state versus federal enforcement powers and the legal doctrines at play.

This video discusses a significant legal development where the Florida Attorney General is urging the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to hear the NRA's challenge to Florida's law banning firearm purchases by individuals under 21. The AG argues that the 11th Circuit erred in upholding the ban, citing founding-era evidence that suggests young adults were historically trusted with firearms. This action aims to resolve a circuit split on the issue and potentially affirm Second Amendment rights for 18-20 year olds.

This expert analysis from Armed Scholar details the Supreme Court's 8-1 emergency decision regarding Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). The ruling denied an emergency stay, sending the case back to the 8th Circuit, which previously invalidated SAPA for violating federal law and the Supremacy Clause. The video explores Missouri's arguments for state authority under the 10th Amendment and the Biden administration's strategy of delaying the case through repeated extensions.

The Ninth Circuit has issued a new order in Duncan v. Bonta, granting a 90-day stay on its mandate regarding California's ban on standard-capacity magazines. This stay allows time for a petition for a writ of certiorari to be filed with the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court denies the petition, California's ban will be enforced, potentially banning all magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds.

This video discusses critical developments in legal challenges against state "assault weapon" and magazine bans, specifically focusing on three cases seeking Supreme Court review: Snope v. Brown, Ocean State Tactical, and Gray v. Jennings. The Gray v. Jennings case has been set for a Supreme Court conference on January 10th, a positive development that may signal future action on the other cases.

The State of Maryland is employing legal gamesmanship in the Snope v. Brown case challenging its assault weapon ban by repeatedly seeking extensions for its response brief to the Supreme Court. This delay tactic, attributed to the press of other significant litigation including the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and other Second Amendment cases, is opposed by petitioners who seek timely resolution. The case has a complex procedural history, having been remanded and re-heard multiple times.

This expert-level analysis details the legal challenges to state-level "assault weapon" bans, specifically focusing on the Bianchi v. Brown case and its journey through the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. It highlights the impact of the NYSRPA v. Bruen decision and the ongoing legal battle for nationwide constitutional protection of commonly owned semi-automatic firearms.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Bianchi v. Brown case and its potential impact on nationwide "assault weapon" bans. The speaker, an expert in firearms law, details the legal strategies employed by the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition, including the use of a writ of certiorari before judgment, to bring the case before the Supreme Court. The analysis contrasts key legal precedents like Heller and Bruen with lower court rulings, particularly the Fourth Circuit's en banc decision in Kolbe v. Hogan, and explains how the plaintiffs are leveraging Maryland's own arguments to support immediate Supreme Court review.