Obama Petitions SCOTUS To Enforce Gun Control

Published on January 9, 2017
Duration: 4:23

This video discusses the Obama administration's petition to the Supreme Court to review a case concerning Second Amendment rights for individuals convicted of misdemeanors. The case involves Daniel Binderup and Julio Suarez, who had their rights restored by a Pennsylvania court but were denied them federally due to a 'catch-all' federal law related to misdemeanor penalties exceeding two years. The speaker notes the rarity of such a petition with only days left in an administration and suggests it's an effort to advance gun control.

Quick Summary

The Obama administration petitioned the Supreme Court to review a case involving Daniel Binderup and Julio Suarez, who were denied federal Second Amendment rights due to misdemeanor convictions with potential penalties over two years. This rare, late-term petition is seen as an effort to advance gun control policies before the administration's departure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Schedule Update
  2. 00:28Obama Administration Petitions Supreme Court
  3. 00:50Details of the Petition
  4. 01:25The Case of Binderup and Suarez
  5. 02:06State vs. Federal Rights Restoration
  6. 02:36Rarity of Late-Term SCOTUS Petitions
  7. 03:09Potential Withdrawal by Trump Administration
  8. 03:21Strength of the Case for SCOTUS Review
  9. 03:34Links and Further Information
  10. 03:51Concluding Remarks and Schedule Apology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Obama administration asking the Supreme Court to review?

The Obama administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to review a case from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the restoration of Second Amendment rights for individuals convicted of misdemeanors.

Who are the individuals involved in the Supreme Court case?

The individuals involved are Daniel Binderup and Julio Suarez, who were convicted of misdemeanors in Pennsylvania. Their case centers on whether federal law should prevent them from regaining their Second Amendment rights.

Why is the federal government denying Second Amendment rights in this case?

The federal government is denying Second Amendment rights due to a 'catch-all' provision that applies when misdemeanor convictions carry potential penalties of more than two years, even if the actual time served was less.

Is it common for an administration to petition the Supreme Court so close to leaving office?

No, it is very rare for an administration to petition the Supreme Court with only 11 days left in its term, suggesting a strong political motivation behind the action.

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