Al Norris posted an informative update in post #166 here
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...=416973&page=7
The government is arguing that the second amendment is not a civil right and that a lifetime ban of the right to keep and bear arms is not enough of a substantial burden.
Please consider donating to help this cause. Fowrarding information on this case is also helpful and many gun right people find it an interesting case.
http://www.madison-society.org/donation.html
This case goes beyond misdemeanor lifetime bans.