Notes from the Resistance
“Relying exclusively on history and tradition may seem like a way of avoiding judge-made tests,” she wrote in a concurring opinion. “But a rule rendering tradition dispositive is itself a judge-made test. And I do not see a good reason to resolve this case using that approach rather than by adopting a generally applicable principle.” … Continue reading “Amy, What You Want to Do?”
Is Justice Amy Coney Barrett a TRAITOR to the 2nd Amendment? [Watch] Again, this is more procedural than anything. That doesn’t mean justice isn’t being delayed and denied for some. I know as an SNBIer, I’m the last person to talk about nuance, but a High Court that can bypass appeals protocols here can bypass … Continue reading “Amy, What You Wanna Do?”
The justices in a 6-3 vote on nonideological lines handed a win to defendant Joseph Fischer, who is among hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants — including former President Donald Trump — who have been charged with obstructing an official proceeding over the effort to prevent Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s election victory. [More] That’s … Continue reading “Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth”
The Court ruled 6-3 that the plaintiffs, a group of conservative states and social media users, had no standing to sue the federal government over its attempts to influence the censorship policies of social media giants. Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the opinion of the court, but Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas … Continue reading “Siding with the Enemy”
US Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett just ordered the defendants in National Association for Gun Rights v. Naperville to explain why the court should not enjoin Illinois’s “assault weapon” ban law. [Watch] And again with the Barden/Sandy Hook ad intro… [Via Jess]
Justice Amy Coney Barrett requested further response from the City of Naperville for their recently passed ban that prohibits the sale of AR15’s. [More] So by “intervening” they’re not saying the court is taking it up for sure. But asking for more info is a promising sign. [Via Jess]
