CAUGHT!! Red Flag Challenged After Goverment Official Lies To Obtain One!

Published on August 23, 2023
Duration: 18:24

This video details a lawsuit filed by the Second Amendment Foundation against Maryland's red flag law, arguing it's unconstitutional. The case involves a dispute where a county official allegedly misused the red flag law against a resident, Donald S. Wy, for zoning and property infractions. The lawsuit claims the law violates the Fourth and Second Amendments by allowing seizure of firearms without probable cause and lacks historical precedent.

Quick Summary

The Second Amendment Foundation is suing Maryland over its red flag law, alleging it violates the Fourth Amendment by allowing firearm seizure on 'reasonable grounds' instead of 'probable cause' and the Second Amendment due to lack of historical precedent. The case involves claims of a government official lying to obtain an order against a resident for property disputes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Second Amendment Foundation Lawsuit Against Maryland Red Flag Law
  2. 00:34Sponsor: CMMG Firearms
  3. 01:09Sponsor: TriStar Trading Apparel
  4. 01:34Case Details: Wy vs. Brown, Attorney General of Maryland
  5. 02:03Background of Donald S. Wy and County Official Susan E. Webb
  6. 02:30Red Flag Laws and Constitutional Challenges
  7. 03:35Fourth and Second Amendment Violations Alleged
  8. 04:30County's History of Pursuing Wy for Zoning Infractions
  9. 05:00Webb's Harassment Campaign and Citations
  10. 06:23Enforcement Proceeding and Consent Order
  11. 06:53Compliance Inspection and Notices of Violation
  12. 09:08Webb's Escalation to Red Flag Law Petition
  13. 09:17Incident on June 2nd: Unannounced Visit and Boat Damage
  14. 11:16Filing of False Extreme Risk Protection Order Petition
  15. 11:38Alleged Lies in Webb's ERPO Petition
  16. 13:31False Statements Regarding Firearm Use and Threats
  17. 14:20ERPO Issued on Reasonable Grounds, Not Probable Cause
  18. 14:45Involuntary Mental Health Evaluation
  19. 15:30Court Hearing and Dismissal of ERPO Petition
  20. 16:38SAF's Lawsuit Counts and Arguments
  21. 17:05SAF's Lawsuit as a 'Slam Dunk' Case
  22. 17:34Call to Action: Support Second Amendment Foundation
  23. 17:55Outro and Sponsor Reminders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core legal challenge against Maryland's red flag law in the Second Amendment Foundation lawsuit?

The Second Amendment Foundation's lawsuit argues Maryland's red flag law is unconstitutional because it allows firearm seizure based on 'reasonable grounds' instead of the required 'probable cause' under the Fourth Amendment, and it lacks historical precedent, violating the Second Amendment.

What specific allegations of misconduct are made against the government official in the red flag law case?

The lawsuit alleges that county official Susan E. Webb filed a false petition for an extreme risk protection order against Donald S. Wy, including perjured statements about firearm threats and possession, and that she misused the red flag law for personal retribution over property disputes.

What constitutional amendments are cited as being violated by Maryland's red flag law in the lawsuit?

The lawsuit cites violations of the Fourth Amendment (unreasonable searches and seizures), the Second Amendment (right to bear arms), and the Fourteenth Amendment (due process and equal protection clauses) as being infringed upon by Maryland's red flag law.

How did the case involving Donald S. Wy and the red flag law ultimately resolve in court?

The extreme risk protection order petition against Donald S. Wy was dismissed after the county and the petitioner requested dismissal. Wy subsequently had his firearms returned, and the Second Amendment Foundation filed a broader lawsuit challenging the law itself.

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