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

Published on April 26, 2026
Duration: 9:31

The Supreme Court denied review of Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) challenge, a setback for state preservation efforts. The DOJ made promises to narrow injunctions but has not acted, prompting Missouri lawmakers to introduce new SAPA 2.0 bills. Two prominent bills, SB 858 (hardline) and SB 955 (moderate), are competing to revive state protections against federal gun law enforcement.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court denied review of Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA), a law designed to prevent state officials from enforcing federal gun laws. Following this setback and unfulfilled promises from the DOJ, Missouri lawmakers are now advancing new SAPA 2.0 bills, including SB 858 and SB 955, to re-establish state protections.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Supreme Court Order on SAPA
  2. 00:36Legislative Response: SAPA 2.0
  3. 01:31Background of Missouri's SAPA Law
  4. 02:17Legal Challenges to SAPA
  5. 03:05Supreme Court's Denial of Review
  6. 03:15DOJ's Concession and Promises
  7. 04:25DOJ's Inaction and Concerns
  8. 04:43New SAPA 2.0 Bills Introduced
  9. 05:19Senate Bill 858: The Hardline Approach
  10. 06:19Senate Bill 955: The Moderate Approach
  11. 06:59Legislative Split and Strategy
  12. 08:12Current 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 denied review of Missouri's SAPA law. This means the lower court rulings striking down the original SAPA remain in effect, representing a setback for state-level efforts to limit enforcement of federal gun laws.

Why are Missouri lawmakers introducing new SAPA 2.0 bills?

Lawmakers are introducing new bills because the Department of Justice (DOJ) made promises to the Supreme Court about narrowing injunctions against SAPA but has not followed through. This inaction has prompted a legislative push to revive state protections in a new form.

What are the two main SAPA 2.0 bills being considered in Missouri?

The two main bills are Senate Bill 858, which takes a more aggressive, hardline approach similar to the original SAPA, and Senate Bill 955, which offers a more moderate stance, allowing greater cooperation with federal agencies and reducing liability for law enforcement.

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

The anti-comandeering doctrine, a principle of federalism, generally prevents the federal government from compelling state governments to enforce federal laws. SAPA was designed to leverage this doctrine to prevent Missouri officials from assisting in federal gun control enforcement.

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