How the 9th Circuit is Still Playing Games With Your Rights

Published on November 9, 2023
Duration: 5:00

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, details the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' repeated delays and 'gamesmanship' in challenging California's assault weapon ban (Miller v. Bonta) and magazine ban (Duncan v. Bonta). The court is accused of intentionally prolonging legal battles to prevent citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights, with the expectation that the U.S. Supreme Court will ultimately need to intervene.

Quick Summary

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law details the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' alleged 'gamesmanship' in delaying key Second Amendment cases like Miller v. Bonta (assault weapon ban) and Duncan v. Bonta (magazine ban), suggesting the Supreme Court may need to intervene.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Location
  2. 00:11Miller v. Bonta Overview
  3. 00:309th Circuit Gamesmanship
  4. 01:09Miller v. Bonta Case History
  5. 01:46Second Benitez Ruling and 9th Circuit Actions
  6. 02:22Duncan v. Bonta and Further Delays
  7. 03:00Court Order Details and Impact
  8. 03:50Expectation of Supreme Court Intervention
  9. 04:14Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary legal challenge discussed in the video regarding gun rights?

The video focuses on the legal challenges to California's assault weapon ban in the Miller v. Bonta case and the magazine ban in Duncan v. Bonta. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is accused of intentionally delaying these cases, impacting Second Amendment rights.

Why is the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals accused of 'gamesmanship'?

The 9th Circuit is accused of 'gamesmanship' due to repeated stays, en banc reviews, and unexplained delays in hearing cases like Miller v. Bonta and Duncan v. Bonta. This strategy is seen as an attempt to prevent citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights.

What is the expected outcome for the Miller v. Bonta case?

The speaker anticipates that the 9th Circuit's eventual ruling will be predictable, and that the U.S. Supreme Court will likely need to intervene to resolve the ongoing legal disputes and stop the perceived 'nonsense' in the lower courts.

What are the key dates for the Miller v. Bonta case's briefing schedule?

The court order for Miller v. Bonta sets the opening brief due by December 1, 2023, the answering brief by December 22, 2023, and the reply brief by January 8, 2024. Oral arguments are rescheduled for the week of January 22, 2024.

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