Supreme Court Emergency Decision To End All Firearm Permits Nationwide Gets DOJ & State Support!

Published on June 7, 2025
Duration: 9:12

This video discusses the legal challenge to Hawaii's concealed carry laws, specifically Act 52, which restricts carrying firearms on public and private property. The DOJ under the Trump administration filed an amicus brief supporting Supreme Court review, arguing the ban contradicts the Bruen decision. Hawaii's response argues against review, citing the case's interlocutory posture and lack of a circuit split.

Quick Summary

The legal challenge against Hawaii's Act 52, which restricts concealed carry on public and private property, is before the Supreme Court. The DOJ supports review, arguing the ban violates the Bruen decision, while Hawaii argues it's too early for Supreme Court intervention due to the case's preliminary stage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00DOJ Joins Fight Against Hawaii Carry Ban
  2. 00:36Ninth Circuit Decisions on Concealed Carry
  3. 00:52Hawaii Case Before Supreme Court
  4. 01:11DOJ Pushes for Emergency Review
  5. 01:34Hawaii Responds to Supreme Court Filing
  6. 01:47Challenge to Hawaii's Concealed Carry Laws
  7. 03:09Hawaii's Response to Bruen: Act 52
  8. 03:17Lawsuit Against Hawaii's New Law
  9. 03:38Ninth Circuit Upholds Property Ban
  10. 04:00Plaintiff Seeks On-Panel Review
  11. 04:23Case Moves to Supreme Court
  12. 04:28Question Presented to Supreme Court
  13. 04:59US Government Amicus Brief Filed
  14. 05:54Hawaii Files Reply to Petition
  15. 06:52Hawaii's Argument Against US Brief
  16. 07:35Amicus Briefs Explained
  17. 07:54Supreme Court Vote to Grant Review
  18. 08:34DOJ Support for Lawsuit
  19. 08:53Future Developments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main legal challenge against Hawaii's concealed carry laws?

The primary challenge is against Hawaii's Act 52, which restricts concealed carry on private property without owner permission and on public property open to the public. This law is argued to be a violation of the Second Amendment and inconsistent with the Supreme Court's Bruen decision.

Why did the DOJ under the Trump administration get involved in the Hawaii concealed carry case?

The DOJ filed an amicus brief supporting Supreme Court review, arguing that Hawaii's near-complete ban on public carry is flatly inconsistent with the Bruen decision, which affirmed a general right to publicly carry arms for self-defense.

What is Hawaii's argument against the Supreme Court reviewing the concealed carry case?

Hawaii argues that the Supreme Court should not review the case yet because it is still in an interlocutory posture, dealing with a preliminary injunction. They also state the record is not fully developed and there is no circuit split on the issue of public carry bans.

What was the Ninth Circuit's ruling on Hawaii's concealed carry ban?

The Ninth Circuit upheld Hawaii's 'catchall property ban,' which restricts concealed carry on public and private property without express authorization. They relied on older restrictions and laws to justify their decision.

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