Another Federal Judge Makes Pro-Gun Decision

Published on October 3, 2020
Duration: 5:54

A federal judge ruled against a Los Angeles ordinance that barred contractors with ties to the NRA from doing business with the city. The judge found the ordinance to be a content-based regulation of speech, intended to suppress the NRA's message. The city was ordered to repeal the ordinance and pay the NRA's legal fees, totaling nearly $150,000. This decision is seen as a positive outcome for Second Amendment rights, attributed to an increase in constitutionally-minded federal judges.

Quick Summary

A federal judge ruled against a Los Angeles ordinance that barred contractors with ties to the NRA from doing business with the city. The judge found the ordinance to be a content-based regulation of speech, intended to suppress the NRA's message. The city was ordered to repeal the ordinance and pay the NRA's legal fees, totaling nearly $150,000.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Pro-Gun Judicial Decisions
  2. 00:28LA Ordinance 18600 Explained
  3. 01:36Judge Wilson's Ruling
  4. 02:26Content-Based Regulation
  5. 02:38City Repeals Ordinance
  6. 02:49NRA Legal Fees Awarded
  7. 03:03Impact of Judicial Appointments
  8. 04:14Similar Ordinances and Actions
  9. 04:38Suing the NRA Out of Existence

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Los Angeles ordinance that was struck down?

Los Angeles Ordinance 18600, enacted in 2019, prohibited contractors with any ties to the National Rifle Association (NRA) from doing business with the city. The ordinance aimed to promote gun safety by preventing city funds from going to NRA-affiliated entities.

Why did a federal judge strike down the Los Angeles ordinance?

Federal Judge Steven Wilson ruled that the ordinance violated the First Amendment. He determined it was a content-based regulation of speech, specifically intended to suppress the NRA's message, rather than a neutral disclosure requirement.

What were the consequences for the City of Los Angeles after the ordinance was struck down?

The City of Los Angeles was ordered to repeal and cease enforcement of the ordinance. Additionally, the judge mandated that the city pay the NRA's legal fees, which amounted to just under $150,000.

How is the increase in federal judges impacting Second Amendment cases?

The speaker suggests that President Trump's appointments of federal judges are leading to more favorable decisions for the Second Amendment. This trend is observed even in traditionally liberal circuits, with judges reportedly more willing to uphold constitutional rights without fear of backlash.

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