HUGE 2A BREAKING NEWS: SCOTUS Announces US v. Rahimi Oral Argument Date

Published on September 6, 2023
Duration: 15:56

The US Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for November 7, 2023, in the 'United States v. Rahimi' case, which concerns the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms (18 USC 922(g)(8)). The case is significant as the Fifth Circuit previously declared this law unconstitutional. The discussion highlights the legal arguments surrounding the historical understanding of the Second Amendment, the application of the 14th Amendment, and the potential political implications of the Supreme Court's ruling, particularly in relation to domestic violence and gun control debates.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the 'United States v. Rahimi' case on November 7, 2023. This critical Second Amendment case challenges the constitutionality of 18 USC 922(g)(8), a federal law prohibiting firearm possession by individuals under domestic violence restraining orders, following a Fifth Circuit ruling against the law.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Breaking News: SCOTUS Oral Argument Date Set for US v. Rahimi
  2. 00:21Introduction: Mark Smith, Host of The Four Boxes Diner
  3. 00:48US v. Rahimi Case Overview
  4. 01:46What to Know About the Case
  5. 01:51Department of Justice Argument
  6. 02:0018 USC 922(g)(8) Explained
  7. 02:46Why the Supreme Court Took This Case
  8. 03:01Details of the Rahimi Case Allegations
  9. 03:13Political Implications of the Ruling
  10. 04:13Historical Context: Domestic Violence at Founding
  11. 04:29Redefining 'Domestic Gun Violence'
  12. 05:08Embracing Late 19th Century Gun Control Laws
  13. 05:31Harvard Journal Law and Public Policy Article
  14. 05:39Interpreting the Second Amendment: 1791 vs. 1868
  15. 06:50The Anti-Gunners' Argument on Historical Laws
  16. 07:15Racist Nature of Some 19th Century Laws
  17. 07:32Chief Justice Roberts and West Virginia v. Barnette
  18. 08:01Appeals to Emotion in the Case
  19. 08:09Restraining Orders and Caitano v. Massachusetts (2016)
  20. 09:31Restraining Orders' Effectiveness Questioned
  21. 09:56Amicus Briefs and State Participation
  22. 10:35State Briefs in NYSRPA v. Bruen
  23. 11:21Blue States' Briefs in Support of Government in Rahimi
  24. 12:06Role of State Attorney General
  25. 12:29Tracking Red State Amicus Briefs
  26. 13:06Bill of Rights Protects All Americans, Including Accused
  27. 13:42Due Process and Fundamental Rights
  28. 14:50Call to Action for Red States
  29. 15:35Conclusion and Social Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US v. Rahimi case about?

The US v. Rahimi case before the Supreme Court concerns the constitutionality of 18 USC 922(g)(8), a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. The Fifth Circuit previously ruled this law unconstitutional.

When is the oral argument for US v. Rahimi?

The United States Supreme Court has scheduled the oral argument hearing for the Second Amendment case, United States v. Rahimi, for November 7, 2023.

What is 18 USC 922(g)(8)?

18 USC 922(g)(8) is a federal law that makes it a felony for any person to possess a firearm if they are subject to a court order that prohibits them from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child, or from having firearm possession.

What are the potential legal arguments in US v. Rahimi?

Arguments may focus on the historical understanding of the Second Amendment at the time of its ratification in 1791, the application of the 14th Amendment, and whether late 19th-century gun control laws can be used to restrict current Second Amendment rights.

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