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

Published on February 8, 2026
Duration: 8:07

This video from Armed Scholar provides an expert analysis of the Supreme Court's 8-1 emergency order denying review of Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). The order effectively blocks the law for now, but the DOJ's concessions regarding the overly broad injunction suggest a potential path for SAPA to be partially reinstated after further proceedings in lower courts. The legal battle over state enforcement of federal gun laws continues.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court denied emergency review of Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) with an 8-1 order, leaving the law blocked. However, DOJ concessions suggest the injunction may be narrowed in lower courts, potentially allowing parts of SAPA to be reinstated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Supreme Court Denies Emergency Review of SAPA
  2. 01:09Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA)
  3. 02:09Legal Challenges and SCOTUS Ruling Details
  4. 03:13DOJ Concessions on Injunction Scope
  5. 04:56Implications of Supreme Court's Denial
  6. 06:16Next Steps in Lower Courts

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Missouri's SAPA law?

The Supreme Court issued an 8-1 emergency order denying review of Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). This means the law remains blocked by a lower court's injunction for the time being, although the legal fight is expected to continue in lower courts.

What is Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA)?

SAPA, or HB85, is a Missouri law enacted in 2021. It prohibits state officials from enforcing federal gun laws that allegedly violate the Second Amendment and allows citizens to sue officials who assist in such enforcement.

What are the implications of the Supreme Court's denial for SAPA?

The denial means SAPA is currently blocked. However, the DOJ's acknowledgment that the injunction might be overly broad suggests Missouri may have grounds to seek a narrowed injunction in the district court, potentially allowing parts of SAPA to take effect.

Who was the sole justice in favor of granting the stay for Missouri's SAPA law?

Justice Thomas was the only justice who voted in favor of granting the stay for Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). The other eight justices voted to deny the emergency review, leaving the law blocked.

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