The 9th Circuit is UP to its old nonsense

Published on February 6, 2024
Duration: 8:45

This video discusses the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granting an emergency administrative stay on Judge Benitez's injunction against California's ammunition background check law (Prop 63). CRPA President Chuck Michel explains that this stay temporarily halts the freedom to purchase ammunition from out-of-state vendors, but it is not a permanent ruling. The case will now proceed to the merits panel, with CRPA hoping for a reversal similar to a previous case.

Quick Summary

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency administrative stay on Judge Benitez's injunction against California's Proposition 63 ammunition background check law. This temporary measure halts the immediate freedom to purchase ammunition from out-of-state vendors, but the case will proceed to the merits panel for a final decision.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Ninth Circuit's Actions
  2. 00:05Rupp v. Bonta Case Update
  3. 00:16Welcome and Breaking News
  4. 00:21Stay Put on Rupp v. Bonta
  5. 00:34Guest: Chuck Michel, CRPA President
  6. 00:43Call to Action: Like, Share, Subscribe
  7. 01:05Ninth Circuit's Contentious Rulings
  8. 01:15Judge Benitez's Ruling and Injunction
  9. 01:33Injunction Details: Ammo Background Checks
  10. 01:41Blocking Out-of-State Ammo Sales
  11. 02:00Days of Freedom for Ammunition Sales
  12. 02:08State's Request to Stay Injunction
  13. 02:13Ninth Circuit's Emergency Administrative Stay
  14. 02:20Motions Panel vs. Merits Panel
  15. 02:50Comparison to the May Case
  16. 03:14Hope for the Merits Panel
  17. 03:27Freedom Halted by Motions Panel Order
  18. 03:38How the Motions Panel Works
  19. 03:59Preserving the Status Quo Test
  20. 04:05Prop 63 and Ammunition Restrictions
  21. 04:21Defining the True Status Quo
  22. 04:30History of the Litigation
  23. 04:54The New Law vs. Status Quo
  24. 05:00Merits Panel's Consideration
  25. 05:15Freedom Stripped Away
  26. 05:30Timeline of Panel Decisions
  27. 05:40Potential for Quick Resolution
  28. 05:43Expediting the Merits Panel Review
  29. 05:56Writing This Wrong
  30. 06:01Overall Case Outlook
  31. 06:04Keep the Faith, Don't Give Up
  32. 06:10Supreme Court Intervention
  33. 06:16Legislative Agenda in Sacramento
  34. 06:34The Goal: Banning Civilian Possession
  35. 06:40Murdering Gun Culture
  36. 06:45Interference with Societal Vision
  37. 07:01Government Control
  38. 07:04Second Amendment as Tip of the Spear
  39. 07:07Fight for America's Soul
  40. 07:10Support CRPA: Donate, Join
  41. 07:17Challenge Coins and Bar Meetups
  42. 07:23CRPA's Long-Term Commitment
  43. 07:34Scorched Earth Battles
  44. 07:39Taxpayer-Funded Litigation
  45. 07:43Counting on Support
  46. 07:48Appreciation for Time
  47. 07:56Importance of Getting the Word Out
  48. 08:00Like, Share, Subscribe Reminder
  49. 08:17Informed Public is Key
  50. 08:20Increasing Importance of the Issue
  51. 08:25Presidential Election Year Impact
  52. 08:29Electing Pro-Firearms Representatives
  53. 08:34Firearms Culture in California
  54. 08:37Link to Join CRPA
  55. 08:41Final Thanks and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an administrative stay in the Ninth Circuit?

An administrative stay granted by the Ninth Circuit's Motions Panel is a temporary order that pauses the effect of a lower court's ruling, like an injunction, while the case is being reviewed on its merits. It aims to preserve the status quo until a final decision is made by the merits panel.

What is Proposition 63 in California regarding firearms?

Proposition 63, passed in California in 2016, introduced several gun control measures, including requiring background checks for ammunition purchases and restricting the sale and importation of certain firearms. This video focuses on the ammunition background check aspect.

What is the difference between the Motions Panel and the Merits Panel in the Ninth Circuit?

The Motions Panel handles procedural matters and temporary requests like stays, changing monthly. The Merits Panel reviews the substantive legal arguments of the case and makes a final decision on the law's validity. A stay granted by the Motions Panel can be overturned by the Merits Panel.

What is CRPA's role in the Rupp v. Bonta case?

The California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) is actively involved in opposing the state's efforts to implement Proposition 63. They are working to have the Ninth Circuit's Motions Panel decision to stay Judge Benitez's injunction overturned by the Merits Panel.

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