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Old August 3, 2014, 05:48 PM   #101
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Normally, in a civil case (such as this), the losing party has 30 days to file their NOTICE of Appeal, from the date that the entry of Judgment is made by the court clerk (Rule 4(a)(1)(A)).

Because the defendant (D.C.) is a Federal Agency, they come under Rule 4(a)(B)(ii), which gives them 60 days to file their NOTICE of Appeal.
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The DC Government isn't a Federal Agency therefore the 30 day rule applies. Aug 26.
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Old August 4, 2014, 08:34 AM   #102
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It's a federal enclave? And I'm given to understand the police chief works with a US Attorney?
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Old August 4, 2014, 10:26 AM   #103
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It's a federal enclave? And I'm given to understand the police chief works with a US Attorney?
DC itself is not a federal enclave. There are lots of federal enclaves within DC such as the White House grounds, the Capitol grounds and surrounding Congressional buildings, The US Supreme Court, the National Mall/Monument/Memorials/museums, and military bases like the Navy Yard, etc.

DC's local government operates like a cross between a city and a state government. Even though it has a home rule charter Congress still technically has the final oversight and say over any laws passed.

Of course, DC's Police Chief co-ordinates with the US Attorney's office. With so much Federal property in DC that is necessary, but the chief is appointed by the Mayor and answers to the Mayor.
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Old August 4, 2014, 12:03 PM   #104
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DC itself is not a federal enclave.
Have a source for that? Every result I get for googling "Is DC a Federal Enclave" says it is, or isn't actually on point. Not one says it isn't so far.

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Even though it has a home rule charter Congress still technically has the final oversight and say over any laws passed.
Wouldn't that make the District of Columbia Federal? And why the OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA represents them. (Sorry for the all Caps, it was copy and paste to get it right) Additionally Wikipedia and this says the MPD was formed by an Act of Congress in 1861. Furthermore, it points out the MPD has been required, with other federal agencies, to prepare a report to Congress annually. One can also find quite a bit of information about DC Police and Firefighter retirement plans on the DoTreasury website if you hunt. All in all, I think it would be extremely easy for a lawyer to make the case that the US and/or it's officers are party to the lawsuit.
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And why the OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA represents them.
Seems to me that in this case the District is acting like a state, not federal property. Federal restrictions that I know of always refer to a building and sometimes surrounding grounds (or a lake).
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Seems to me that in this case the District is acting like a state, not federal property.
Exactly. Except DC does not have the sovereignty of a state and so was/is unquestionably subject to the 2A.
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Old August 4, 2014, 01:39 PM   #107
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DC is often referred to by many as a federal enclave which isn't totally accurate. The DC Government is a municipal government, not federal. It answers to Congress but it's not part of the Federal Government. It gets funding from the Federal Government which is mostly intended to make up for the lost revenue caused by DC not being able to tax the massive amount of federal property within it's borders. DC has a limited form of home rule whereas it can pass it's own laws and collect taxes. Those laws are still subject to approval by Congress. It has an Attorney General like a state but it's not a state.

I know people will continue to call DC a federal enclave no matter what I write here. My point is that the DC Government is not a branch of, nor is it part of the Federal Government. It is in the same category as a state government.
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Old August 5, 2014, 08:07 AM   #108
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The District of Columbia is a Federal District and came into existence via operation of the Constitution itself:
Article I, Section 8, clause 17 - To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;
Simply because the Congress writes various laws that treats DC as if it was a State, does not detract from the fact that this enclave is, and barring further amendments, a Federal District, and treated within the Federal Courts as any other Federal Agency.

Further, it should be remembered that it required an amendment to the Constitution in order for the residents of this Federal District to be able to vote in the Presidential Election. See Amendment 23.
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Old August 5, 2014, 12:37 PM   #109
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It looks as if they're not going to appeal, but that they'd rather come up with a law modeled on Maryland's standard.

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“As restrictive as possible,” is the suggestion of D.C. Councilmember David Catania, a Republican-turned-independent who is running for mayor.
Mayor Gray has stated that the stay gives the city enough time to come up with a law.
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Old August 5, 2014, 01:06 PM   #110
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The man leading the charge in the House, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., taunted local leaders from the floor of the chamber about the impact of the judge’s ruling.

“Did gun-toting tourists commence to shoot-outs?” he asked rhetorically on Tuesday, three days after the judge’s order. “Did residents cower in their homes? Did vigilante posses maraud about the city? Did politicians revert to dueling at 10 paces? No, none of these things are happening. History will show the streets are safer today as more law-abiding residents and visitors are armed.”
Maybe there will be a move in the House to tie the hands of DC council.
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Old August 8, 2014, 08:16 AM   #111
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I was glad I could make it down during the window. I CC'd for the most part but had a few photo op's when the coast was clear.(Went viral on the internet) Between the flat top and gut I figured anyone who noticed would think I was a cop anyway. Can't seem to search and post pics for crying out loud.

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Old August 11, 2014, 12:07 PM   #112
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Hmm, from Tom's link it sounds to me like one of their justifications for why this should not be allow to fly in D.C. is that an armed populace is intimidating to those in power. Interesting
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Old August 19, 2014, 03:16 PM   #113
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DC's Answer to Gura opposition to stay pending Appeal

Since the Court Archive still does not have the DC Answer posted I will link it here: http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/doc...n-ruling/1197/

DC stated that it will file for reconsideration.

Overall, the DC answer appears weak. It rambles and presents a new and rather unique argument in the answer. They argue that we don't need citizens carry firearms in public, that is what armed police are for. - See footnote 5. This really is a case of DC grasping at straws.

Hopefully the judge does not give an answer to DC until the 90 days are almost up.

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Old August 19, 2014, 05:07 PM   #114
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We don't need citizens having freedom of speech, either. Expressing political opinions is what we have politicians for.

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Old August 19, 2014, 06:30 PM   #115
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We already have 18 state and federal cases that ruled the police have no duty to protect an individual. Now DC is going to tell us the police will protect us. Sorry, can't have it both ways. I'm tired of hearing only the police should have guns rhetoric.
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We already have 18 state and federal cases that ruled the police have no duty to protect an individual. Now DC is going to tell us the police will protect us. Sorry, can't have it both ways.
Excellent point.
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Old August 20, 2014, 10:12 AM   #117
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We already have 18 state and federal cases that ruled the police have no duty to protect an individual.
And IIRC, one of those cases involves the DC Police!
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Old August 20, 2014, 10:22 AM   #118
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You do recall correctly, it was Warren vs District of Columbia.
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Old August 21, 2014, 07:44 PM   #119
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It looks as if they're not going to appeal, but that they'd rather come up with a law modeled on Maryland's standard.
Yeah, I spoke to one of the staff writing this up on the DC council judiciary.

Maryland seems to have a fair number of CCW, but in fact the great majority of those are retired LEO or and highly conditional some employment based allowing only for specific employment activity).

Dc is actually emboldened by Maryland's court victory and will write even more restrictive laws

In reality without police documented threats to your life you can forget getting a CCW in DC. And there will be no reciprocity whatsoever.
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In reality without police documented threats to your life you can forget getting a CCW in DC. And there will be no reciprocity whatsoever.
That will NOT survive the Supreme Court (unless one of the justices retires and Obama gets to choose a successor).
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That will NOT survive the Supreme Court (unless one of the justices retires and Obama gets to choose a successor).
And? Many of the 2008 post Heller DC regs would not survive either but they promulgated and kept them until 2011-12 until filings started to get traction.

If you recall, post heller, DC required all of the following for simple ownership which it kept for years and later dropped:
- expensive live training
- same caliber restriction on ammo
- fired casings
- fired round
- applicant supplied photo

And the differentiation between "May issue" and "No issue" has become sophistry as illustrated by the recent case law on Maryland's regs.

I believe DC will write the most restrictive CCW ever seen, and sadly I believe this will embolden other jurisdictions to follow.

I think they will issue a handful to retired LEO working as investigators or security, (say ironically, like Bloomberg's security detail) and then wait out the court challanges

As far as the make-up of the court a SCOTUS decision on such regs would occur after Obama, during perhaps Hillary's term and the actuary tables suggest she will be replacing several justices.
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Old August 22, 2014, 06:29 PM   #122
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From Judge Scullin's Opinion:
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Originally Posted by Judge Scullin
ORDERS that Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees and all persons in
active concert or participation with them who receive actual notice of this Memorandum-
Decision and Order, are permanently enjoined from enforcing D.C. Code § 7-2502.02(a)(4) to
ban registration of handguns to be carried in public for self-defense by law-abiding citizens
; and the Court further
ORDERS that Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, and all persons in
active concert or participation with them who receive actual notice of this Memorandum-
Decision and Order are permanently enjoined from enforcing D.C. Code § 22-4504(a); and the
Court further
ORDERS that Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, and all persons in
active concert or participation from them who receive actual notice of this Memorandum-
Decision and Order from enforcing D.C. Code § 7-2502.02(a)(4) and D.C. Code § 22-4504(a)
against individuals based solely on the fact that they are not residents of the District of Columbia.
Self Defense has to be sufficient reason for obtaining a permit by law-abiding citizens, see the 1st underlined section. If DC tries to craft a may-issue scheme ala MD/NJ/MA/NY, I would imagine some swift action will be taken under the District ruling without having to start a new case. Just my .02 worth.

Gotta love the caveat for non-residents of DC as well.

Reminder that the District has 30 days to Appeal to Circuit. That will happen by next Thursday, 8/28. IF DC does Appeal by then, they will likely ask for, and get, a Stay of Mandate while the case spends the next year or two going through Appeals.

How this will all shake out depends on the next move, which belongs to DC.
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Old August 22, 2014, 07:56 PM   #123
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Gotta love the caveat for non-residents of DC as well.
Indeed. If that part of the ruling were eventually upheld by SCOTUS, then we would have the legal basis for nationwide reciprocity.
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Old August 22, 2014, 08:59 PM   #124
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Looks like DC is going to appeal!

Whoda thunk it?

Of course, this is just the chairman of the city council, but it seems to be the way the wind is blowing there! This may be the one the Supremes are looking for.
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Old August 23, 2014, 06:56 AM   #125
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In an exclusive interview, D.C. City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson told FOX 5 on Thursday that he will appeal the gun carry ruling, making the information public for the first time.
Does this city council Chairmen have the authority to make this Appeal?

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"The whole issue of the public carrying of a firearm is very complicated," Mendelson said. "And I believe the executive and the attorney general will continue with the appeal."
I thought he said He was going to appeal, now he is saying he believes the AG will.

Who does have the authority to appeal this case?

Then he goes on to say the city just asked the court for 6 more months to rewrite it's gun laws. Why would they do this if He is going to appeal?
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