Second Amendment News
Federal Judge Overturns Forced Reset Trigger Ban
ATF always appeals decisions that go against them. The last few years have proven that. But this case cited the already settled Cargill Decision as a major part of its reasoning. Might the ATF admit defeat since the Supreme Court has already ruled on a similar case? This could get interesting.
Chicago Drops Glock Lawsuit, Only to Expand It Further
Chicago quietly dropped the lawsuit, asking for “voluntary dismissal of this case without prejudice.” That was it. No reason was given. Federal Judge Steven C. Seeger granted the dismissal, and that was it. But what does this really mean? Is it over, or is there something more to come?
Supreme Court Reins in Federal Agencies – Including the ATF
The Supreme Court just released a decision curtailing the power of executive agencies to interpret and exploit ambiguities in federal law. Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned what is known as the “Chevron Doctrine,” which required courts to defer to an agency’s supposed expertise, even if the agency’s interpretation differed from that of the court. This is good news all around, but MagLife readers will be particularly interested in how this affects the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). We’ll get to that below, but let’s begin with a quick look at what the Chevron Doctrine did and why the high court overturned it.
Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against ATF’s “Engaged in the Business” Rule
Federal District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting ATF from enforcing the "Engaged In Business" rule against specific plaintiffs. Judge Kacsmaryk’s decision discusses why he granted the injunction, and it looks like the ATF will be hard-pressed on this one. Let’s break it down.
NRA Wins Unanimous Supreme Court Decision
The United States Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a former New York state official violated the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) right to free speech under the First Amendment. The case stems from former New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Maria Vullo’s pressuring three major insurance providers to stop doing business with […]
Considering what’s been going on with the ATF lately, though, you might be wondering whether the ATF can make laws (after all, that’s pretty much what they’ve been doing). We’re going to answer that question and also consider who or what is supposed to regulate the regulators. Remember: this isn’t legal advice and should not be construed as such. This is simply information.
Supreme Court Accepts ATF Frames and Receivers Rule Challenge
The United States Supreme Court has accepted the Justice Department’s appeal in VanDerStok v. Garland. The case addresses the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) Final Rule on Frames and Receivers, more commonly known as the “Ghost Gun” Rule. The ATF has lost at every level so far, leading to this final appeal. Let’s review what has happened to this point and discuss what this could mean.
Gun Makers Ask Supreme Court to Review $10 Billion Mexican Lawsuit
The Mexican government’s $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers is hopefully headed to the Supreme Court. The defendants’ lawyers in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al. have petitioned the high court for a Writ of Certiorari.
New ATF Rule Targets Private Gun Sales
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has announced another “Final Rule” criminalizing a practice that has been legal since the nation’s founding.
13 Attorneys General Threaten Lawsuits Against Glock
We reported last week that the City of Chicago is suing Glock over auto sears, also known as “Glock switches.” Now, 13 attorneys general, led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, have contacted Glock, informing the company of their intention to file similar suits of their own.