This video discusses an amicus brief filed in Wolford v. Lopez before the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting how states like New Jersey have enacted 'Bruin response bills' to circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. These laws are presented as aggressive infringements on the fundamental right to carry a handgun for self-defense, with New Jersey's laws being described as particularly restrictive.
An amicus brief in Wolford v. Lopez highlights how states like New Jersey have enacted 'Bruin response bills' to circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruin decision, which affirmed the right to carry a handgun for self-defense. These laws are seen as aggressive infringements, with New Jersey's being particularly restrictive, prohibiting car carry and mandating costly insurance.
The Supreme Court denied review in US v. Peterson, a case challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA) as applied to suppressors. The Fifth Circuit's ruling, which upheld the NFA by likening it to a 'shall issue' licensing scheme, now stands as precedent in that circuit. This decision has significant implications for future Second Amendment challenges to firearms regulations, potentially allowing broader government control over protected arms under the guise of objective licensing.
The US v. Peterson case challenges the NFA's suppressor restrictions, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. The Fifth Circuit upheld the NFA by likening it to a 'shall issue' licensing regime, a reasoning now being contested. The Supreme Court is considering the case, with amicus briefs filed urging review, and the DOJ has waived its right to respond, creating procedural uncertainty.
This video from Armed Scholar details the Supreme Court case Wolford v. Lopez, challenging Hawaii's strict concealed carry laws. The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has filed an amicus brief supporting the challenge, arguing Hawaii's 'affirmative consent' rule violates the Second Amendment. The case could lead to a nationwide end to firearm permit requirements.
