WHAT?! I've NEVER Seen This Happen Before!

Published on December 10, 2022
Duration: 5:40

California's SB 1327, a law modeled after Texas's abortion law, imposes significant financial risks on those challenging Second Amendment infringements by making them liable for state attorney fees if they lose. This has led to major lawsuits like Miller v. Bonta being paused. Attorney General Rob Bonta has refused to defend the law, citing its potential unconstitutionality, while Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting to intervene.

Quick Summary

California's SB 1327 imposes significant financial risks on plaintiffs challenging gun control laws, making them liable for state attorney fees if they lose. This has led to major lawsuits being paused and Attorney General Rob Bonta refusing to defend the law.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: California Gun Control & SB 1327
  2. 00:30Understanding SB 1327's Fee-Shifting
  3. 01:08CRPA Challenges & Paused Lawsuits
  4. 01:58AG Bonta Refuses to Defend SB 1327
  5. 03:13Gov. Newsom Intervenes in SB 1327 Defense
  6. 04:02National Impact & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California's SB 1327?

SB 1327 is a California law modeled after Texas's abortion law. It aims to deter lawsuits against gun control measures by making plaintiffs liable for the state's attorney fees if they lose their case.

Why is SB 1327 controversial?

It's controversial because it imposes significant financial risks on individuals and groups challenging gun control laws, potentially chilling their ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights through litigation.

Has California's Attorney General defended SB 1327?

No, Attorney General Rob Bonta has declined to defend SB 1327. He previously argued that similar fee-shifting provisions are unconstitutional in a Texas case.

Who is trying to defend SB 1327 if the AG won't?

Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting to intervene through his own office to defend SB 1327, despite the Attorney General's refusal, raising questions about legal authority.

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