Roberts and the liberal wing of the Court do not want to take up a 2A case, but then, the conservative wing won’t do so either, unless it can be assured that Roberts is on board…
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SCOTUS Rejection of 2A Cases Moves Up Likelihood of a Forced Choice for Gun Owners
November could be our “last best hope” for such redress using the remarkable system bequeathed us by our Founders.
Supreme Court Denies Certiorari to 10 Second Amendment Cases
The Supreme Court has refused to hear (denied a writ of certiorari) for ten Second Amendment cases which have been in the courts for years.
Supreme Court Denies Writs On All Pending Second Amendment Cases
No Second Amendment cases were relisted for consideration. Worse, there will be no Second Amendment cases reviewed this term; all were rejected. The High Court denied certiorari in all of them.
Young Case against Hawaii Carry Ban Finally Moving Forward
After being put on hold pending action on an unrelated case by the Supreme Court, the case of Young v. Hawaii is once more moving forward.
10 Second Amendment Cases Scheduled for Conference Again, No Orders Yet
The United States Supreme Court has re-listed ten Second Amendment cases for conference. No orders have been issued.
Supreme Court Moves 10 Second Amendment Cases to Conference
The Supreme Court ruled the New York Rifle & Pistol Association case moot. They moved 10 Second Amendment cases to be considered in conference.
Supreme Court Punts Second Amendment Case back to Lower Courts
The Supreme Court punts on the New York Rifle & Pistol Second Amendment case. Kavanaugh reluctantly signs on with the majority.
Dishonest Comparisons Between the Second Amendment & Government Funded Education
In an article in the Atlantic, Professor Tang misleads when he treats a fundamental enumerated right as the same as a government-funded entitlement.
Oregon Supreme Court Requires Changes to Dangerous Infringement Referendum
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled the description of the anti-rights referendum, IP40, to be inadequate. It has been sent back to the Attorney General.
Senator Schumer Threatens Supreme Court Justices
Senator Chares Schumer, (D-New York) appeared to directly threaten Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh for upholding the Constitution. Steve Scalise says this is dangerous.
Justice Gorsuch on Bump Stock Ban Denial of Cert in GUEDES v. BATFE
The Supreme Court recently denied certiorari in the case of GUEDES v. BATFE. Justice Gorsuch wrote a response explaining his concerns about the case.
NRA-Supported Case Heard by Supreme Court
The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action says this week’s Supreme Court hearing on a NY City gun control law could ultimately strengthen the ability of law-abiding citizens…
“Preventing Gun Violence” is not a Compelling Governmental Interest
“Preventing gun violence” is not a compelling governmental interest. It is an Orwellian phrase designed to focus the readers attention on guns instead of illegitimate actions.
How Judges Ignore the Constitution on the Right to Keep & Bear Arms
How do judges on appellate and supreme courts routinely ignore the right to keep and bear arms? How is it that judges who violate their oaths of office are not punished?
Supreme Court Will not Hear Appeal of CT case to Protect Firearms Manufacturers
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of the lawsuit against Remington in Connecticut. The CT Supreme Court, in a controversial, 4-3 decision, ruled the lawsuit could proceed.
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down Missoula Gun Control Scheme
The Monatana Supreme Court has struck down a local gun law in Missoula, after the AG ruled it to be impermissible under the state preemption law. A referendum in 2020 will address the issue.
Georgia Carry & Phillip Evans WIN Five Year Legal Battle at Georgia Supreme Court
The Georgia Supreme Court found for Georgia Carry & AmmoLand News author Phillip Evans. GA’s private entities must follow the law. They may not ban firearms from a public property that they lease.
Upcoming Supreme Court Term Has 2A Implications
The Supreme Court kicked off its 2019-2020 term last week, and one of the cases it is taking has huge implications for Second Amendment supporters.
SCOTUS Deferred Decision on Mootness: Forces NYC to Defend Its Past Ban on RKBA
The Supreme Court has deferred making a decision on the Suggestion of Mootness in the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. New York City Oral arguments will be heard on 2 December 2019.
Senators Threaten Supreme Court on New York Second Amendment Case
Democrat Senators send a thinly veiled threat to the Supreme Court: Do what we demand, or face “restructuring”.
Supreme Court Upholds Reform in 1986 Firearms Owners Protection Act
The Supreme Court has upheld a reform in the Gun Owners Protection Act of 1986, that a person must know they are a prohibited possessor to be convicted of illegally possessing a firearm.
Gun Column Makes Good Points But Spreads One Wrong Idea
Nobody in government gave us that right, so it’s not theirs to try and take away.
SCOTUS Refuses to Hear NFA Challenge in Suppressor Case
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected the appeal of two Kansas men charged with various violations of the Nation Firearms Act of 1934.
New York City tries to Amend Gun Laws to Avoid SCOTUS Showdown
The city asked SCOTUS to suspend the filing of briefs while the city considered changes to the regulation. The Justices rejected the city’s request.
Lawyers for Hawaii Gun Carry Lawsuit File Supreme Court Brief in New York Case
“Because of inaction, this Court has allowed the lower courts all the latitude they need to render the Second Amendment a paper tiger,” the brief charges…
Stay on Bump Stock Ban Enforcement against Plaintiffs Requested from Supreme Court
An application to stay implementation and enforcement of the “bump stock” ban pending a writ of certiorari was filed Tuesday in the Supreme Court…
Supreme Court Takes Closer Look at NJ Second Amendment Case
The Supreme Court has shown some interest in a New Jersey Second Amendment case about bearing arms outside the home. In a month, we will know more.
Second Amendment, Supreme Court, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, February 2019
The first Second Amendment case involving firearms, in eight years, has been accepted by the Supreme Court. The earliest oral arguments will be heard is in October of 2019.
Picking the Next Supreme Court Justice
If Ruth Bader Ginsburg does vacate her seat on the Supreme Court, who should replace her?