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Published on February 23, 2026
Duration: 38:53

This video provides a detailed analysis of recent US Supreme Court orders lists concerning several key Second Amendment cases. The hosts discuss the lack of decisions on major cases like Duncan v. Bonta, Grant v. Higgins, and NAGR v. Lamont, which challenge assault weapon bans and magazine restrictions. They also cover the denial of numerous 922(g)(1) cases, which pertain to felons possessing firearms, and touch upon the potential implications of future Supreme Court rulings and the ongoing development of case law regarding firearm rights.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court's February 23rd orders list showed no action on major Second Amendment cases like Duncan v. Bonta, Grant v. Higgins, and NAGR v. Lamont, which challenge assault weapon bans and magazine restrictions. Numerous 922(g)(1) cases, concerning felon firearm possession, were also denied, continuing a trend of the Court avoiding these issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Morning Greetings
  2. 01:01February 23rd Conference Cases Overview
  3. 01:15Assault Weapon Ban Cases: Grant v. Higgins & NAGR v. Lamont
  4. 01:41Duncan v. Bonta and Other Key Cases
  5. 02:42Reviewing the Supreme Court Orders List
  6. 03:03No News on Major Gun Cases
  7. 03:15Guest Hannah Hill Joins the Discussion
  8. 04:03Analysis of Case Groupings
  9. 04:34Vincent Case and 922(g)(1) Felon Cases
  10. 05:06NAV VUO Denial and Free Speech Case
  11. 06:04Fuks v. Maryland Denial
  12. 06:17Upcoming Conferences and Fall Term Outlook
  13. 06:39Potential Supreme Court Justice Changes
  14. 07:47Anxiety Over Future Nominees
  15. 08:2418, 19, 20 Year Old Cases and McCoy v. ATF
  16. 09:30Fuks v. Maryland Denial Implications
  17. 10:33United States v. Mitchell Case Analysis
  18. 11:52Frustration with DOJ Appeals
  19. 12:40Circuit Court Behavior and Supreme Court Intervention
  20. 12:54Further Orders List Review
  21. 13:06New Crop of 922(g)(1) Cases
  22. 13:17Recap of Missed Information
  23. 13:35Grant v. Higgins and NAGR v. Lamont Update
  24. 13:52Duncan v. Bonta Status
  25. 14:09Gator's Custom Guns v. Washington Update
  26. 14:19Vera Montes v. Cook County Update
  27. 14:27Summary of No Rulings
  28. 14:39Accepted Case (Non-Firearms Related)
  29. 14:53Upcoming Video: Hall v. Sig Sauer
  30. 15:05Sig Sauer P320 Lawsuit and Privacy Concerns
  31. 16:08Lack of Case Law on Gun Ownership Privacy
  32. 16:24Concerns Over Doxing Gun Owners
  33. 17:27Tracking Doxing Incidents
  34. 17:39First Amendment vs. Gun Owner Identity Protection
  35. 18:06Is Buying a Gun Protected Speech?
  36. 18:12Privacy Rights of Customers
  37. 18:19Constitutional Right to Privacy
  38. 18:39Developing Case Law on Privacy
  39. 18:55Costas's Final Thoughts on Orders List
  40. 19:03Continued Denial of 922(g)(1) Cases
  41. 19:30Explanation of 922(g)(1)
  42. 20:05Supreme Court's Avoidance of 922(g)(1) Cases
  43. 20:27922(g)(3) Case Denial
  44. 20:35Fitzgerald Case Discussion
  45. 20:58No Progress on Restoring Felon Rights
  46. 21:13DOJ Strategy on Rights Restoration
  47. 21:3918 U.S. Code § 925C Rights Restoration
  48. 22:28Concerns About Misdemeanor Penalties and Gun Bans
  49. 23:06State Legislature Tactics on Penalties
  50. 23:58DOJ's Preference for Categorical Bans
  51. 24:06Limited Success in Rights Restoration
  52. 24:26Watching State Legislatures
  53. 24:46Costas's Final Thoughts on Orders List
  54. 24:53Denial of 922(g)(3) Case
  55. 25:18Sanchez v. United States Denial
  56. 25:27Public Transportation Carry Case Update
  57. 25:46Sensitive Places Discussion
  58. 25:49Shenthal Response Brief
  59. 26:04Seventh Circuit Reasoning on Sensitive Places
  60. 26:17Circuit Split on Public Transport Carry
  61. 27:08Circuit Split on Total Carry Bans
  62. 27:23Third Circuit Cheeseman Case Anticipation
  63. 27:38Supreme Court Waiting for Circuit Rulings
  64. 27:47Cheeseman Ruling Timeline
  65. 28:03Third Circuit's Speed on Rulings
  66. 28:11Cheeseman Case Implications
  67. 28:36Dreaming of Ideal Scenarios
  68. 28:44Recap of Today's Non-Developments
  69. 29:05Summary of Denied Cases
  70. 29:19Upcoming Conference Dates
  71. 29:32Announcements: Colorado Rally & Illinois Road Trip
  72. 30:41Hmani Oral Argument Next Monday
  73. 31:16SAF X Account for Live Tweeting
  74. 31:33Comparison to Wolford Oral Argument
  75. 31:41Closing Remarks from Hannah Hill
  76. 32:06Hope for Future Supreme Court Action
  77. 32:20Kavanaugh's Timeline Predictions
  78. 32:45Praying for No Relists
  79. 32:58Hoping for Cheeseman Ruling
  80. 33:10Theorizing on New Jersey's Appeal Strategy
  81. 34:03Reasons for New Jersey Appeal
  82. 34:30Miller v. Bonta Case Mentioned
  83. 34:40Costas's Calendar for the Day
  84. 34:45Hannah's Schedule
  85. 34:55Host's Court Hearing
  86. 35:15Host's Retirement from Drinking
  87. 35:30Humorous ATF Mention
  88. 35:52Host's Client's Dementia Case
  89. 36:58Final Words Before Signing Off
  90. 37:03Costas's Closing Remarks
  91. 37:08Behind Enemy Lines Schedule Change
  92. 37:24Beauty and Closing Comments
  93. 37:33Hannah's Closing Thoughts
  94. 37:38Thank You to Guests and Viewers
  95. 37:49Future of the Show
  96. 37:54Murphy's Law and WGL Show
  97. 38:10Final Thanks and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main Second Amendment cases discussed in the February 23rd Supreme Court orders list?

The primary cases discussed were Duncan v. Bonta, Grant v. Higgins, NAGR v. Lamont, Gator's Custom Guns v. State of Washington, and Vera Montes v. Cook County. None of these cases saw any action (grants or denials) on the February 23rd orders list, meaning decisions are still pending.

Why are the denials of 922(g)(1) cases significant for gun rights?

The consistent denial of 922(g)(1) cases by the Supreme Court indicates a reluctance to address the constitutionality of federal laws barring firearm possession for certain offenses. This suggests that broad restoration of Second Amendment rights for felons may not come through these specific legal challenges.

What is the significance of the United States v. Mitchell case?

United States v. Mitchell is significant because the Department of Justice is appealing a ruling related to 922(g)(1). This is concerning to gun rights advocates as the DOJ often prevails in such appeals, potentially setting unfavorable precedents for future cases.

What is the potential impact of the Cheeseman case on Second Amendment law?

The Cheeseman case, concerning New Jersey's assault weapon ban, is anticipated to potentially create a circuit split if the Third Circuit rules unfavorably for gun rights. This could prompt the Supreme Court to take up the case to resolve the disagreement among federal appellate courts.

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