Los Angeles Gun Control under new Lawsuit... This one has potential to break the scheme wide open...

Published on May 11, 2022
Duration: 6:03

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by rapper Dom Kennedy and Gary Matthews against the city of Los Angeles, challenging its firearm licensing scheme. The plaintiffs argue that the city's policy of requiring a license to carry a firearm for self-defense while simultaneously refusing to issue such licenses creates an unconstitutional situation, violating the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The lawsuit aims to invalidate these restrictive gun laws.

Quick Summary

A lawsuit filed by rapper Dom Kennedy and Gary Matthews challenges Los Angeles's firearm licensing scheme, arguing it violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The plaintiffs claim the city makes it impossible to legally obtain a permit for self-defense while penalizing those who carry without one, creating an unconstitutional situation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: LA Gun Control Lawsuit
  2. 00:17New Lawsuit in Los Angeles
  3. 00:41Rapper Sues City Over Licensing
  4. 00:57Second and Fourteenth Amendment Claims
  5. 01:19Sponsor: Sonoran Desert Institute
  6. 02:04Article: Dom Kennedy Sues LA
  7. 02:23Arrested for Carrying a Gun
  8. 02:47Plaintiffs: Dom Kennedy & Gary Matthews
  9. 02:55Goal: Invalidate Restrictive Gun Laws
  10. 03:29Challenging the Licensing Scheme
  11. 03:37Unjustly Arrested Claims
  12. 03:51Potential FPC Involvement
  13. 04:04Dovetailing with NY Case
  14. 04:22Attorney Jovan Blacknell's Explanation
  15. 04:40Chicago Public Defenders' Argument
  16. 04:54Theme: Gun Control Impacts
  17. 05:12City Policy Violates Second Amendment
  18. 05:29Fourteenth Amendment Violation
  19. 05:39Ninth Circuit and California System
  20. 05:49Viewer Thoughts Requested

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main argument in the Los Angeles gun control lawsuit?

The lawsuit argues that Los Angeles's firearm licensing scheme is unconstitutional. Plaintiffs claim the city requires a license to carry a gun for self-defense but then refuses to issue these licenses, creating a situation where citizens are penalized for carrying without a permit they cannot obtain.

Which constitutional amendments are cited in the Los Angeles gun lawsuit?

The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles cites violations of the Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, and the Fourteenth Amendment, which ensures equal protection and due process under the law.

Who are the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Los Angeles gun laws?

The primary plaintiffs in the lawsuit are rapper Dom Kennedy and Gary Matthews. They are suing the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, and the LAPD.

What is the goal of the lawsuit challenging Los Angeles's gun control measures?

The main goal of the lawsuit is to invalidate the restrictive gun laws in Los Angeles, specifically the firearm licensing scheme. Plaintiffs also seek to have their past arrests, and others like them, ruled null and void.

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