Once again the Supreme Court has denied certiorari in another Second Amendment Case. Silvester, et al. v. Becerra was an appeal from the 9th Circuit challenging California's 10-day waiting period to firearm purchasers. In particular, the petition for certiorari raised the issue of whether the 9th Circuit "improperly applied lenient scrutiny in a Second Amendment challenge … Continue reading Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in ANOTHER Second Amendment Case
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SCOTUS Properly Denied Cert in Peruta v. California
While it may come as a shock to many of our viewers, I am firmly of the position that the U.S. Supreme Court properly denied certiorari in Peruta v. California, given the significant rumors of Justice Kennedy's impending retirement this summer - the result of which will trigger the biggest battle over the confirmation of … Continue reading SCOTUS Properly Denied Cert in Peruta v. California
Justice Thomas’ Overlooked Second Amendment Statement
Many in the legal profession focus their Supreme Court decision review based on the areas of law in which they practice or otherwise have an interest in, but sometimes, the best support for a particular legal issue comes not from a case on point but in an opinion or concurrence which most would overlook. Last … Continue reading Justice Thomas’ Overlooked Second Amendment Statement
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