From SCOTUS Blog:
Tomorrow (Thursday, June 26), the Court will issue its remaining three decisions: Heller (DC Guns), Davis v. FEC (campaign finance), and American Electric Power (energy contracts). It is quite likely that Justice Scalia is writing the opinion in the Guns case. It could be a plurality opinion.
Update: A good piece on what a Scalia opinion could mean.
Hat tip to Dave Hardy.
Showing posts with label Heller v District of Columbia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heller v District of Columbia. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Senator John Warner One of Three GOP Senators Not Signed on to Heller Amicus
The Washington Post this morning reported that retiring Virginia Senator John Warner is one of only three GOP U.S. Senators that did not join in on the "Friend of the Court" brief on behalf of Dick Heller, the plaintiff challenging the D.C. Gun Ban. Warner said he did not sign on "out of respect for Home Rule." How about respect for the Constitution?
Senator Jim Webb was one of nine Democrats to sign on for a total of 55 Senators.
Senator Jim Webb was one of nine Democrats to sign on for a total of 55 Senators.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Governor Kaine Opposes Overturning D.C. Gun Ban
This one got by me with everything going on at the General Assembly. On the January 8th edition of the WWBT 12 (Richmond NBC Affiliate) evening news, they did a report on Attorney General Bob McDonnell's joining an amicus brief supporting Heller in Heller vs. District of Columbia that is headed to the Supreme Court.
The report quoted McDonnell as saying “This is the most important Second Amendment case in all of history. Virginia has pretty much always understood it to be an individual right and so the gun laws in Virginia have reflected that philosophy."
Kaine on the other hand doesn't agree and doesn't advocate overturning D.C.'s ban. Gov. Kaine told WWBT “I don't support overturning what DC has done in this instance but the AG has by statute clear ability to file legal briefs in his capacity as attorney general and you know that could lead him to file briefs i don't completely agree with but the statute is very plain.”
U.S. Senator, Jim Webb (D-Virginia) to his credit agrees with McDonnell that the handgun ban in D.C.should be overturned. Webb told WWBT, “What they've done in my opinion is put a burden on law abiding people who have difficulty in defending themselves.”
Yet Kaine stills insists that he "supports the Second Amendment." Just more proof when a politician will not detail what he or she means when they make that blanket statement, you better hold on to your guns.
You can read the entire report and watch video of the report here.
The report quoted McDonnell as saying “This is the most important Second Amendment case in all of history. Virginia has pretty much always understood it to be an individual right and so the gun laws in Virginia have reflected that philosophy."
Kaine on the other hand doesn't agree and doesn't advocate overturning D.C.'s ban. Gov. Kaine told WWBT “I don't support overturning what DC has done in this instance but the AG has by statute clear ability to file legal briefs in his capacity as attorney general and you know that could lead him to file briefs i don't completely agree with but the statute is very plain.”
U.S. Senator, Jim Webb (D-Virginia) to his credit agrees with McDonnell that the handgun ban in D.C.should be overturned. Webb told WWBT, “What they've done in my opinion is put a burden on law abiding people who have difficulty in defending themselves.”
Yet Kaine stills insists that he "supports the Second Amendment." Just more proof when a politician will not detail what he or she means when they make that blanket statement, you better hold on to your guns.
You can read the entire report and watch video of the report here.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Help VSSA Make History at the Supreme Court!
Recently, a group of state firearms rights associations banded together for the purpose of filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case of Heller v. District of Columbia. This case initially overturned the 31-year-old DC handgun ban at the District Court level, and is being appealed to the Supreme Court by the city of Washington, DC, who are intent on maintaining the most draconian gun control law in the city. The results of this case could be either a great victory or a devastating defeat for gun owners in the United States, and we need to employ every weapon at our disposal in fighting this decisive battle.
On January 23rd, the VSSA Board of Directors voted to add VSSA to a list of 18 other state associations that have signed on to this effort. Initially led by the Texas State Rifle Association, the New York Rifle & Pistol Association, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs and the Delaware State Sportsman’s Association, fifteen other state associations later joined forces in this important endeavor before VSSA's inclusion yesterday. The other associations involved in addition to the lead associations and VSSA are the Alabama State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Georgia Sport Shooting Association, the Idaho State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Illinois State Rifle Association, the Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association, the (Maine) Pine Tree State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Mississippi State Firearms Owners Association, the Missouri Sport Shooting Association, the Montana Rifle & Pistol Association, the Nebraska Shooting Sports Association, the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, the North Carolina Rifle & Pistol Association, the Oklahoma Rifle Association, the Oregon State Shooting Association and, the Utah State Rifle & Pistol Association. The addition of VSSA yesterday brings the current total to 19. The amicus brief will be filed on February 4, or possibly before, depending the date of the filing by the appealing party (in this case the DC city government).
The preparation of the amicus brief is an expensive and time-consuming process, and is not without significant cost. This has been made easier for the state associations by this collaborative effort, but contributions from individuals would also help to offset the cost. Any help for this project would be gratefully accepted.
Donations can be made to defray VSSA's cost in participating. You can make an unrestricted donation directly to the VSSA for use in our share of the legal expenses. Be sure to note on your check "War Chest."
You can send your check payable to VSSA: Virginia Shooting Sports Association, P. O. Box 1258, Orange, VA 22960-0741.
Be a part of history and help VSSA in its effort to support the Second Amendment in this ground breaking case.
On January 23rd, the VSSA Board of Directors voted to add VSSA to a list of 18 other state associations that have signed on to this effort. Initially led by the Texas State Rifle Association, the New York Rifle & Pistol Association, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs and the Delaware State Sportsman’s Association, fifteen other state associations later joined forces in this important endeavor before VSSA's inclusion yesterday. The other associations involved in addition to the lead associations and VSSA are the Alabama State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Georgia Sport Shooting Association, the Idaho State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Illinois State Rifle Association, the Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association, the (Maine) Pine Tree State Rifle & Pistol Association, the Mississippi State Firearms Owners Association, the Missouri Sport Shooting Association, the Montana Rifle & Pistol Association, the Nebraska Shooting Sports Association, the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, the North Carolina Rifle & Pistol Association, the Oklahoma Rifle Association, the Oregon State Shooting Association and, the Utah State Rifle & Pistol Association. The addition of VSSA yesterday brings the current total to 19. The amicus brief will be filed on February 4, or possibly before, depending the date of the filing by the appealing party (in this case the DC city government).
The preparation of the amicus brief is an expensive and time-consuming process, and is not without significant cost. This has been made easier for the state associations by this collaborative effort, but contributions from individuals would also help to offset the cost. Any help for this project would be gratefully accepted.
Donations can be made to defray VSSA's cost in participating. You can make an unrestricted donation directly to the VSSA for use in our share of the legal expenses. Be sure to note on your check "War Chest."
You can send your check payable to VSSA: Virginia Shooting Sports Association, P. O. Box 1258, Orange, VA 22960-0741.
Be a part of history and help VSSA in its effort to support the Second Amendment in this ground breaking case.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
McDonnell to Join Multi-State Amicus Brief in Support of Individual Right to Bear Arms
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced today that Virginia will join an amicus brief supporting the individual rights interpretation of the right to bear arms confirmed in the Second Amendment. The amicus will be filed in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, which arises from a challenge to the District of Columbia’s prohibition of personal ownership of handguns, and additional restrictions on personal ownership of shotguns and rifles. The case will provide the most significant review of the original intent and interpretation of the Second Amendment in almost 70 years.
At issue is a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which ruled that the gun policies of Washington D.C. violated the Second Amendment. The court found that the right to bear arms is an individual right guaranteed by the framers.
Speaking about his decision to join an amicus brief supporting the individual right to bear arms, Attorney General McDonnell noted, “The right to bear arms secured in the Bill of Rights is a right “of the people.” We believe that our founders declared, in the Second Amendment, that American citizens have the personal right to bear arms as individuals.”
McDonnell continued noting, “Attorney General Greg Abbott of Texas will file the lead brief with the Supreme Court in defense of this position. I have informed him that Virginia will join the multi-state amicus brief in support. The Heller case will likely be the most important Second Amendment case in American history. The result will have significant implications on individual liberty and the power of government. For this reason it is imperative that Virginia’s position on the fundamental individual right to bear arms is clearly articulated.”
The amicus brief is currently being drafted. Heller v. District of Columbia will most likely be heard by the United States Supreme Court in March 2008, with a decision anticipated in June.
At issue is a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which ruled that the gun policies of Washington D.C. violated the Second Amendment. The court found that the right to bear arms is an individual right guaranteed by the framers.
Speaking about his decision to join an amicus brief supporting the individual right to bear arms, Attorney General McDonnell noted, “The right to bear arms secured in the Bill of Rights is a right “of the people.” We believe that our founders declared, in the Second Amendment, that American citizens have the personal right to bear arms as individuals.”
McDonnell continued noting, “Attorney General Greg Abbott of Texas will file the lead brief with the Supreme Court in defense of this position. I have informed him that Virginia will join the multi-state amicus brief in support. The Heller case will likely be the most important Second Amendment case in American history. The result will have significant implications on individual liberty and the power of government. For this reason it is imperative that Virginia’s position on the fundamental individual right to bear arms is clearly articulated.”
The amicus brief is currently being drafted. Heller v. District of Columbia will most likely be heard by the United States Supreme Court in March 2008, with a decision anticipated in June.
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