Tag Archives: amendment
DC voting "rights" bill ended
Good riddance . Some legislators, while wanting to violate Article I, thought giving up violating the 2nd Amendment was too high a price
Full StoryInteresting article on an aspect of the Tiahrt Amendment
I knew that the Amendment bans release of gun trace data to cities seeking to sue firearms dealers, but I didn’t know that it also declares any such data admissible in evidence. This article argues that the latter restriction, as applied to State courts, is unconstitutional. I wonder, however, whether the fact that the restriction pertains to data originating in Federal investigations, with an allegation that its release might compromise those investigations, doesn’t make this more of a “necessary and proper clause” case than a commerce clause case
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In the LA Times . Memorable quote: “The 2nd Amendment says, “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Throughout the 19th century, and until quite recently, the high court maintained that this clause was intended to give states the power to control armed militias. But in recent decades, most Americans have come to believe the 2nd Amendment protects their right to have a gun, regardless of whether they serve in a militia.”
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State v. Sieyes (pdf) , handed down today. Defendant was charged with possession of a handgun by a minor
Full StoryQuick analysis of reply briefs
I read Alan Gura’s brief last night while waiting to meet with my surgeon (1. I will live. 2.
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