MAJOR BREAKING 2A NEWS: FEDERAL JUDGES CAUGHT INTENTIONALLY MANIPULATING 2A CASES...

Published on August 7, 2024
Duration: 16:26

This video discusses breaking news regarding alleged intentional manipulation of Second Amendment cases by federal judges in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Host Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney and bestselling author, details how a dissenting opinion in the Bianchi v. Brown case reveals procedural delays, referred to as a 'pocket veto,' were used to suppress a favorable 2A ruling and ensure an unfavorable outcome through an en banc hearing.

Quick Summary

Federal judges in the Fourth Circuit are accused of intentionally manipulating Second Amendment cases, such as Bianchi v. Brown, by using 'pocket veto' tactics to delay favorable rulings and ensure unfavorable outcomes through en banc hearings. This analysis comes from constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Judicial Manipulation
  2. 01:21The Bianchi Case Background
  3. 02:43Allegations of Judicial Misbehavior
  4. 05:00Case Timeline and Delays
  5. 09:00Analysis of Footnote 2
  6. 10:37Impact of the Pocket Veto

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core allegation regarding federal judges and Second Amendment cases?

The core allegation is that federal judges in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals intentionally manipulated Second Amendment cases, specifically the Bianchi v. Brown case, to delay or suppress favorable rulings for 2A advocates through procedural tactics like a 'pocket veto'.

What is the Bianchi v. Brown case about?

The Bianchi v. Brown case concerns Maryland's ban on semi-automatic rifles. The Fourth Circuit's split decision upheld the ban, but dissenters argue this decision misapplies Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen.

What is a 'pocket veto' in the context of judicial proceedings?

In this context, a 'pocket veto' refers to a tactic where a dissenting judge intentionally delays the issuance of a panel's decision, effectively suppressing it, to allow for other legal processes or rulings to occur first, potentially altering the outcome.

Who is Mark W. Smith and what is his expertise?

Mark W. Smith is the host and a constitutional attorney, a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and a bestselling author on 2A topics. His extensive experience in federal litigation lends authority to his analysis of these legal developments.

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