Mr. Gun Control Rob Bonta OFFICIALLY BAILS on Newsom’s Gun Control law… This is just HILARIOUS...

Published on December 11, 2022
Duration: 6:06

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has officially stated he cannot defend Governor Gavin Newsom's new gun control law, deeming it unconstitutional. This law, which mimics Texas's abortion law by shifting legal fees to those sued, is facing significant backlash. The Second Amendment Foundation highlights this as a critical point where political maneuvering has led to a legally indefensible position, forcing Newsom to hire private counsel.

Quick Summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has officially stated he cannot defend Governor Gavin Newsom's new gun control law, deeming it unconstitutional. This law, which mimics Texas's abortion law by shifting legal fees to those sued, is facing significant backlash. The Second Amendment Foundation highlights this as a critical point where political maneuvering has led to a legally indefensible position, forcing Newsom to hire private counsel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Bonta Bails on Newsom's Gun Law
  2. 00:43AG Rob Bonta's Stance on the Law
  3. 01:08The Mimicry of the Texas Abortion Law
  4. 01:37AG Can't Defend the Indefensible
  5. 02:09Attorney General's Supplemental Brief
  6. 02:33Second Amendment Foundation's Perspective
  7. 03:36Bonta's Past Comments on Texas Law
  8. 03:55Unraveling for Governor Newsom
  9. 04:54Newsom Hires Private Law Firm
  10. 05:03Political Motivation Behind the Law
  11. 05:31The Unifying Power of the Constitution

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is California Attorney General Rob Bonta refusing to defend Governor Newsom's gun control law?

Rob Bonta has stated that he cannot defend the law because he believes it to be unconstitutional. This stance comes after he previously opined that a similar Texas law, which inspired the California legislation, was also unconstitutional.

What is the 'fee shifting' aspect of Newsom's gun control law?

The 'fee shifting' provision means that individuals or groups who are sued over gun laws, and who do not win their case, would be responsible for paying the legal fees and expenses associated with the lawsuit.

What is the connection between Newsom's gun law and Texas's abortion law?

Governor Newsom's gun control law was directly modeled after a Texas law concerning abortion. The strategy of using private civil enforcement and fee-shifting mechanisms was adopted from the Texas model.

Who is defending Newsom's gun law now that the AG has stepped away?

Since Attorney General Rob Bonta has declined to defend the law, Governor Gavin Newsom has hired a private law firm to intervene and defend the contested sections of the gun control legislation in court.

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