Pam Bondi STILL DEFENDING Biden's Engaged In The Business Rule

Published on September 26, 2025
Duration: 10:03

This video provides an expert breakdown of the federal lawsuit Butler v. Bondi, focusing on the legal challenge against the ATF's 'engaged in the business' rule. It details the denial of intervention by 15 anti-gun states and explains the implications for private gun ownership and ATF regulatory authority. The analysis highlights the legal strategies and the ongoing fight to protect Second Amendment rights from federal overreach.

Quick Summary

The Butler v. Bondi lawsuit challenges the ATF's 'engaged in the business' rule, issued April 2024, which critics argue overreaches and impacts private gun ownership. Fifteen anti-gun states were denied intervention by Judge Corey Mays due to untimeliness and lack of a legally protectable interest, preventing them from prolonging the case and its potential nationwide precedent.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Federal Lawsuit Introduction
  2. 00:43Channel Introduction and Call to Action
  3. 01:02Sponsor Message: PDS Debt
  4. 02:53Butler v. Bondi Case Overview
  5. 03:40Preliminary Injunction and Expedited Schedule
  6. 04:10Anti-Gun States Attempt Intervention
  7. 05:17Judge Denies States' Intervention Motion
  8. 06:00Reasons for Intervention Denial
  9. 07:24Significance of the Ruling and Future
  10. 09:24Final Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Butler v. Bondi lawsuit about?

The Butler v. Bondi lawsuit challenges the ATF's final rule defining what it means to be 'engaged in the business of selling firearms.' This rule, issued in April 2024, is criticized for potentially expanding the definition of a firearms dealer, impacting private gun ownership.

Why were anti-gun states denied intervention in the Butler v. Bondi case?

Judge Corey Mays denied the motion for 15 anti-gun states to intervene because their request was untimely, they lacked a sufficient legally protectable interest, and their arguments were deemed speculative. Existing representation by Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ was also considered adequate.

What is the significance of the ruling denying intervention in the Butler v. Bondi case?

The ruling prevents anti-gun states from prolonging the lawsuit, which could establish a nationwide precedent on the ATF's regulatory authority. It keeps the focus on the core legal challenge against the 'engaged in the business' rule and its impact on Second Amendment rights.

Who is defending the ATF's 'engaged in the business' rule?

Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with the Department of Justice (DOJ), is actively defending the ATF's 'engaged in the business' rule in the Butler v. Bondi lawsuit. This defense continued even under the potential Trump administration, as indicated by their filing of a substantial brief.

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