Supreme Court Issues 8-1 Emergency Order Changing Second Amendment Preservation Fight Forever!

Published on May 15, 2026
Duration: 8:02

The Supreme Court denied emergency review of Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) challenge, a significant setback for state-level gun law preservation efforts. The ruling leaves the SAPA law blocked by lower court injunctions, despite a DOJ concession to narrow the injunction's scope. Missouri lawmakers are now pursuing 'SAPA 2.0' bills, with SB 858 representing a more aggressive stance and SB 955 offering a more moderate approach favored by law enforcement.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court denied emergency review of Missouri's SAPA law, a significant setback for state-level Second Amendment preservation. Despite a DOJ concession to narrow the injunction, the law remains blocked. Missouri lawmakers are now pursuing 'SAPA 2.0' bills, with SB 858 being aggressive and SB 955 being a more moderate approach favored by law enforcement.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Supreme Court Denies Emergency Review
  2. 01:14Missouri's SAPA Law Explained
  3. 01:53Legal Challenges and Appeals
  4. 02:34Supreme Court Denies Review (Second Time)
  5. 02:52DOJ Concession and Missouri's Concerns
  6. 03:59DOJ Inaction on Injunction
  7. 04:15SAPA 2.0 Legislative Push
  8. 04:49Senate Bill 858 vs. Senate Bill 955
  9. 05:01Details of Senate Bill 858
  10. 05:31Details of Senate Bill 955
  11. 06:03Legislative Split and Strategy
  12. 07:05Current Status and Future Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA)?

The Supreme Court officially denied emergency review of Missouri's SAPA challenge. This means the lower court's injunction blocking the law remains in effect, and the Supreme Court will not intervene at this stage to resolve the core legal questions.

What is the anti-commandeering doctrine and how does it relate to the SAPA law?

The anti-commandeering doctrine generally prevents the federal government from compelling state governments to implement or enforce federal laws. Missouri's SAPA law was designed to leverage this doctrine by prohibiting state officials from assisting in the enforcement of federal gun laws they deem unconstitutional.

What are the key differences between Missouri Senate Bill 858 and Senate Bill 955?

Senate Bill 858 is considered a more aggressive 'SAPA 2.0' that maintains strong restrictions on state cooperation with federal gun law enforcement and includes civil penalties. Senate Bill 955 is a more moderate approach, softening restrictions, allowing more cooperation, and is favored by law enforcement groups.

Why has the DOJ's concession not led to the SAPA law being enforced?

Although the DOJ conceded that the lower court's injunction might be too broad and agreed to narrow it, they have not taken action to lift or modify the injunction. This inaction has led to concerns that the promises made were not intended to be honored, leaving the SAPA law blocked.

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