Supreme Court 6-3 Decision & Remand Orders Demanding Elimination of Magazine Bans Defied!!!

Published on March 6, 2024
Duration: 10:26

This video provides a critical update on the Duncan v. Bonta California magazine ban case, detailing the Ninth Circuit's repeated attempts to uphold the ban despite Supreme Court rulings. It highlights Judge Benitez's consistent findings against the ban and Judge VanDyke's dissent, which criticizes the Ninth Circuit's procedural maneuvering. The speaker expresses low confidence in the Ninth Circuit's upcoming en banc hearing, anticipating further legal battles.

Quick Summary

The Duncan v. Bonta California magazine ban case is under review by the Ninth Circuit en banc panel, which is attempting to uphold the ban despite Supreme Court precedent set by the Bruen decision. Judge Benitez has twice ruled the ban unconstitutional, but the Ninth Circuit's actions are seen as a procedural maneuver to protect the ban.

Chapters

  1. 00:00California Magazine Ban Update: Duncan v. Bonta
  2. 00:52Duncan v. Bonta: Case Background and Initial Rulings
  3. 01:53California Appeals to 9th Circuit & En Banc Review
  4. 02:57Supreme Court's GVR Mandate and Remand
  5. 03:08Judge Benitez Re-rules Against Magazine Ban
  6. 03:419th Circuit En Banc Takes Over as 'Comeback Case'
  7. 04:49Judge VanDyke's Dissent on Ninth Circuit's Actions
  8. 05:46Amicus Briefs Supporting California's Magazine Ban
  9. 06:21Pro-2A Arguments: Applying the Bruen Test
  10. 07:28Supreme Court's Prior Rejection and Current Panel Issues
  11. 08:03Upcoming Oral Arguments and Outlook for Duncan v. Bonta
  12. 09:39Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Duncan v. Bonta California magazine ban case?

The Ninth Circuit en banc panel is reviewing the case again after Judge Benitez re-ruled California's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds unconstitutional. This review is considered an unprecedented move by the Ninth Circuit to uphold the ban despite Supreme Court precedent.

How has the Supreme Court's Bruen decision impacted the Duncan v. Bonta case?

The Supreme Court granted, vacated, and remanded the Duncan case back to the Ninth Circuit to re-rule in light of the Bruen decision, which rejected the 'interest balancing approach' previously used by the Ninth Circuit.

What is Judge VanDyke's criticism of the Ninth Circuit's handling of the magazine ban case?

Judge VanDyke criticizes the Ninth Circuit for disregarding its own rules and twisting law and procedure to reach desired outcomes, particularly in Second Amendment cases, calling it a 'consistent tale of our court versus the Supreme Court and the Constitution.'

When are the oral arguments for the Duncan v. Bonta case scheduled?

Oral arguments for the Duncan v. Bonta case are scheduled for March 19th at 9:30 AM PST before the 11-judge Ninth Circuit en banc panel. Viewers are encouraged to listen live.

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