BREAKING: SCOTUS STILL NOT GRANTING CERT IN MAJOR 2A CASES

Published on May 28, 2025
Duration: 17:49

The US Supreme Court has again delayed decisions on granting certiorari for major Second Amendment cases, including Snope v. Brown (AR-15 ban) and Ocean State Tactical (magazine ban). The extended 'relist' period for these cases, exceeding 14 conferences, suggests a potential shift from the statistically likely outcome of denial with dissent. This prolonged deliberation, drawing parallels to the DOS decision's lengthy review process, indicates internal court discussions or negotiations regarding how to address these significant Second Amendment challenges and potentially shape future gun rights jurisprudence.

Quick Summary

The US Supreme Court's repeated relisting of major Second Amendment cases like Snope (AR-15 ban) and Ocean State Tactical (magazine ban) for over 14 conferences suggests a departure from typical denial processes. This extended deliberation may indicate internal court negotiations or a strategic approach to addressing significant gun rights challenges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Supreme Court Delays 2A Cases
  2. 00:43Introduction: Mark Smith, Four Boxes Diner
  3. 01:00Snope v. Brown & Ocean State Tactical Cases
  4. 03:17Understanding Supreme Court Relists
  5. 05:05Speculation on Case Outcomes
  6. 06:03The DOS Decision Analogy
  7. 07:47Recent Denials: Apache Stronghold & LM Cases
  8. 09:49Reading the Tea Leaves: What the Delays Mean
  9. 11:17Justice Dissents and Drafting Time
  10. 13:44Positive News Amidst Uncertainty
  11. 14:19Internal Negotiation and Future Cases
  12. 16:10Court Overwhelmed? Emergency Appeals
  13. 17:24Follow & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Supreme Court delaying decisions on the Snope and Ocean State Tactical cases?

The Supreme Court has repeatedly relisted these major Second Amendment cases for over 14 conferences. This extended delay, beyond the typical process for denying certiorari, suggests the justices may be engaged in deeper deliberation, internal negotiation, or strategic planning regarding how to address these significant gun rights challenges.

What is the significance of the 'relist' period for Supreme Court cases?

A 'relist' means a case is pushed to the next conference for consideration. An unusually long relist period, like the one for Snope and Ocean State Tactical, can indicate that the Court is not simply denying the case outright. It may signal that justices are debating the merits, seeking consensus, or considering the broader implications for Second Amendment jurisprudence.

What are the Snope and Ocean State Tactical cases about?

Snope v. Brown concerns a Second Amendment challenge to an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle ban originating from Maryland. Ocean State Tactical addresses a magazine ban case from Rhode Island. Both are considered 'hot ticket items' with significant implications for gun rights.

How do recent Supreme Court denials of other cases inform the analysis of Snope and Ocean State Tactical?

The Supreme Court recently denied certiorari in older cases like Apache Stronghold and newer cases like LM. The fact that Snope and Ocean State Tactical, which have been relisted for a longer period than LM, are still pending suggests they are being treated differently, possibly indicating a more complex decision-making process is underway.

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