June 23, 2013, 07:22 PM | #426 |
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I finished briefing in Young
Mr. Michel has been kind enough to add me to his list of tracked cases. http://michellawyers.com/young-v-hawaii/ b |
June 24, 2013, 09:31 PM | #427 |
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Ms. Horsley is 18 and lives on her own. She wants to purchase/possess a long gun (a shotgun) for home protection but is thwarted in this effort by IL law, which requires an FOID to purchase both guns and ammunition. Under IL law, an FOID may not be granted to an individual under the age of 21. An exception is that for those who are 18-20 years of age may obtain an FOID, if their parent/guardian signs the application.
Horsley's parents won't sign. It should be noted that under IL law, they are then fully liable for any criminal conduct arising from the possession of the firearm by the "child." It should also be noted that the State contends (in their MTD) that the parents not signing (the application for an FOID) is a sign that the parents don't think their daughter is mentally mature enough (the State as Mind Reader Extraordinaire). Unlike the ill-fated cases in Texas, this case does not involve handguns. A fact that the State of IL tries to confuse the Court with, in its Motion To Dismiss. The case is Horsley v. Trame, just added as # 83 on the list. Wolfwood? I'm sorry I neglected that case. I will remedy that omission. |
June 25, 2013, 07:45 AM | #428 |
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thanks George Young was dismissed on a 12b6 by having his prayer for relief ignored. Not in my life. Its the first case to ask the hard questions such as is a rifle shotgun and knife protected by the second amendment. I took a another crack at tasers as well. Everyone has their priority and both due to 6 years in Marine Tanks and a extensive martial arts background my number priority is to expand the number of protected classes of arms. Baker should get us batons also. I'd like to go after dirks and daggers when once of the two is remanded.
Moreover if I win as I should by arguing a complete ban a type of class of arm inside the home requires strict scrutiny and a rifle and shotgun are protected that sets things up real well for when the Hawaii legislature passes the assault rifle ban. I also argued assault pistols, short barrel rifles and short barrel shotguns but it is not 100% those arguments will be heard. The answering brief was so bad that it literally looks like they gave up. My Dad thought I had lost it when I said I was the first person to argue a knife. rifle and shotgun are protected. Last edited by wolfwood; June 25, 2013 at 07:53 AM. |
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The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that *Switchblades* were covered under the 2A some years back.
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And I seem to recall that Texas changed it's knife laws this year. Glad to see edged weapons get their due time in the sun.
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On Tuesday, the 9th of July, we had a big day, in the many court cases we are watching.
Just found that Mr. Gura has filed for cert in the Woollard case. I just emailed Mr. Gura a request for a copy of the cert. Quote:
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Orals have been scheduled in Dearth v. Holder.
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August 1, 2013, 05:03 PM | #433 |
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With the addition of the 5th Circuit case, NRA v. BATF, to those that have filed for petitions of certiorari, that now gives us 4 cases (and a 5th, should the New Jersey case be added).
The cases seeking a grant of cert are: Woollard v. Sheridan Lane v. Holder Schrader v. Holder NRA v. BATF The state of 2A law is in complete disarray. The Court, desperately needs to provide some form of guidance to the lower courts. Else Heller and McDonald are meaningless. |
August 8, 2013, 02:35 PM | #434 |
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More details on MSLF's RKBA cases:
Army Corps of Engineers gun ban: Morris v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USPS gun ban: Bonidy v. United States Postal Service Campus gun ban: Students for Concealed Carry on Campus v. Regents of the University of Colorado State parks gun ban: Baker v. Drozdoff |
August 8, 2013, 04:28 PM | #435 |
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Welcome to TFL, Boulderlaw.
It is exactly Baker v. Drozdoff that relates to the new case. This is not virgin territory for Mr. Manley (I do wish costs could have been had in that case, though). |
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Concerning the long overdue adjudication of the Palmer (carry in DC) case, just yesterday, Alan Gura filed a Motion To Expedite. The docket has been updated and the motion (doc #44) and memorandum in support (doc #44.1) have been made available.
This case was filed back on Aug. 6, 2009 and was assigned to DC District Judge Henry H. Kennedy. A MSJ (by the Plaintiffs - doc #5) was filed on Aug. 26, 2009 and a cross motion for MSJ (by defendants - doc #6) was filed on Sept. 9, 2009. Briefing was complete on Jan. 29, 2010. After waiting some time for Judge Kennedy to order hearing or publish an opinion, C.J. Roberts ordered the case transferred to Judge Frederick J. Scullin, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, on Jul. 18, 2011. Since that time, numerous notices of supplemental authorities have been filed. As the latest motion affirms: Quote:
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The case is MONTANA SHOOTING SPORTS V. ERIC HOLDER, JR. A case brought by Gary Marbut. The case was filed shortly after Montana enacted its Firearms Freedom Act (MFFA), a legislative action that several States have enacted in order to confront and limit the Commerce Clause used by the Congress.
At district court, the case was dismissed on issues of standing and for failure to state a claim. The Circuit court affirmed the lower court, insofar as the failure to state a claim, and that the MFFA was preempted by federal law (Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution). |
August 25, 2013, 12:39 AM | #438 |
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can you add fisher v. kealoha
I'm amicus in it. We are headed for a final hearing on Sept 17. This is the recap http://ia601204.us.archive.org/33/it...36.docket.html |
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Wolfwood, I have updated the cases and both Young and Fisher are presented.
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From Court to remain open — for now : SCOTUSblog
This may directly affect the Oct. 11th conference. That is the conference that Woollard and Lane are scheduled to be introduced for consideration of cert. From the Supreme Court website, we have this: Quote:
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Supreme Court grants cert on TN domestic abuse misdemeanor case:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/201...e-court-review The case is United States v. Castleman, 12-1371. I just attended a firearms law CLE where we went over current constitutional challenges for an hour and I read here at least once a week; but I must have missed this one as I've never heard of it. Here is the SCOTUS Blog link: http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files...s-v-castleman/ Last edited by Bartholomew Roberts; October 1, 2013 at 06:57 PM. |
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I don't like the smell of this. Why a DV case? It seems highly unlikely that, of all 2A cases in front of the court, the court would decide in favor of a DV convict having firearms.
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This is being discussed, here: Supreme Court could end domestic violence gun ban
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November 23, 2013, 10:23 PM | #444 |
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Hey Al,
Can you add United States v. Chovan even though it has be decided already. It may shed light on the direction of future opinions. Opinion attached... thanks |
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That was reported several days ago in this thread: Holder and the Feds Sued Over Lifetime MCDV Prohibition: Lautenberg. Specifically, post 109.
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Jeff Silvester et. al. vs. Kamala Harris, et. al: CAED
Judge Ishii today released his denial of CA's Motion to Dismiss in this case about waiting periods.
http://ia600803.us.archive.org/13/it...33362.44.0.pdf
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Thanks Librarian.
After reading the decision (and making sure the archive is up-to-date), I've opened a thread on the subject: Silvester v. Harris - CA 10 Day Waiting Period |
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In the case, Heller v D.C., AKA Heller II,, we've had some developements, since I last updated on Sept. 19, 2012:
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If you are a glutton for punishment, you might want to read DC's MSJ and the related exhibits. That will give you a thorough background in the plaintiffs MSJ. What is striking however, is the plaintiffs Opposition brief (and its exhibits). They literally shred the defendants reasons and experts to pieces. Whether or not the Judge buys all of this, it is nonetheless highly entertaining. |
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Al,
Is the Plaintiffs' Brief in Opposition to MSJ publicly available somewhere other than Pacer? |
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