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You Won’t Be Needing That First Amendment, Either

Under the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (HB 218), gun manufacturers that engage in unsafe and unlawful marketing and sale will be held accountable for actions contributing to gun violence in Illinois communities. [More] These alien freaks literally consider themselves the Keepers. Next step: We force you to issue warnings. And the effects on national publications … Continue reading “You Won’t Be Needing That First Amendment, Either”

Only Racists Think the First Amendment Applies to Individuals Anyway

Democrat Introduces Legislation to Make White People Criticizing Minorities a Federal Crime [More] And it’s as heavy as 10 boxes! We won’t even be able to discuss “mythical falsehoods such as ‘replacement theory.’” Does this mean I won’t be able to say her constituents are even stupider than she is? [Via Michael G]

The First Amendment Loophole

Biden Asks Congress To End Social Media Immunity At WH Summit Due To “Hate-Fueled Violence” [More] It will be selectively enforced in such a way to only apply to the destruction of Gab, Truth Social, Parler, and the like, and give the giant administration-friendly Twitter and Facebook platforms all the legal excuses they need to … Continue reading “The First Amendment Loophole”

Not Content to Eviscerate the Second Amendment, Gun-Grabbers Go After the First

What’s clear from both the Illinois and the California cases, is prohibitionist Democrats, thwarted by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, will leave no right unabridged in their totalitarian obsession with controlling everything. [More] If freedom prohibitionists can take the guns, what’s to stop them from taking everything else?

Republican-Approved Democrat Judge Rules Against First AND Second Amendments

Federal Judge Rules Gun CAD Files are Not Protected Speech [More] Yes, he’s an Obama appointee to be sure, but Mike Lee is the only Republican who voted against him.

‘Ghost Gun’ Piece Hardly the First National Review Second Amendment ‘Fail’

What’s harder to know is why any gun owner who believes in rights as articulated by the Founders would give defeatist and wrong-headed frauds the time of day, let alone be influenced by their equivocations. [More] I wouldn’t look to these people for freedom.

Author Offers Unique Insights on Fascism, Second Amendment, and More

[T]he first stop in understanding what the framers and ratifiers thought the 2nd Amendment means should be what they actually said it means in the debates and in the newspapers. [More] “Right” means right. “People” mean people. “Arms” mean arms. “Shall not be infringed” means shall not be infringed. And no, he hasn’t forgotten the … Continue reading “Author Offers Unique Insights on Fascism, Second Amendment, and More”

As Much Respect for the First as the Second

Liam asserted that the school’s actions in May 2023 violated his First Amendment right to freedom of expression, particularly as a form of “viewpoint discrimination.” Although his speech was censored, the speech of those expressing a different perspective on the same issue was not. [More] You’re gonna suck it and like it. Funny, how many … Continue reading “As Much Respect for the First as the Second”

A Good First Step

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced Tuesday that 10,000 assault rifles are being purchased and distributed to civilian security teams in communities along the country’s borders. [More] This isn’t a case of just handing out rifles to civilians like they did in Ukraine: Civilian security teams provide security to small towns and communities … Continue reading “A Good First Step”

A Good First Step

H. Res. 684 – Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms. [More] Chip Roy asks some pertinent questions. Wake me when she’s dragged off in manacles. [Via Jess]

‘No, No!’ Said the Queen. ‘Sentence First — Verdict Afterwards.’ 

But what are due process protections when it comes to the government’s intentional deprivation of a constitutionally protected right, or even a constitutionally protected “property” right, through ex parte proceedings? [More] Well, we could go with the stare decisis version and defer to past acts of judicial tyranny, or we could go with a historical … Continue reading “‘No, No!’ Said the Queen. ‘Sentence First — Verdict Afterwards.’ “

Repelling the First Wave

“After we questioned their motives and informed them of Oversight and Republican controlled Appropriations, they all left,” Greene added. “Protect the Second Amendment and the law abiding businesses. [More] It feels like they were looking for a prize. Expect them to be back with a vengeance when she’s not there. And expect adverse action findings … Continue reading “Repelling the First Wave”

A Good First Step

Governor DeWine Signs BFA-Backed SB 185 to Protect Second Amendment Rights During Emergencies [More] First, do no harm. Excellent. Now, assuming we’re talking about a widespread disaster where limited civil authority resources are triaged and whole areas will be left for an indeterminate time to fend for themselves, dare we hope we’ll ever see a … Continue reading “A Good First Step”

Who’s on First?

It is a First Amendment case known as Junior Sports Magazine, Inc., et al, v. Bonta. Joining SAF in the motion are the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., the CRPA Foundation, Gun Owners of California, California Youth Shooting Sports Foundation, Redlands California Youth Clay Shooting Sports, Inc., and Junior Sports Magazines, Inc. [More] So … Continue reading “Who’s on First?”

‘Staunch Supporters of the Second Amendment’

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to advance a new bipartisan gun control bill in a procedural move that saw 14 Republicans support firearm restrictions. [More] What did anyone expect? Courage and principle from career poltroons? I can’t wait to see the superlatives NRA will use when describing them in its next endorsement. UPDATES Speculation is … Continue reading “‘Staunch Supporters of the Second Amendment’”

MolochCare You Can Trust

Massachusetts has launched a taxpayer funded campaign costing $1 million to attack pregnancy centers. Or, as the officials call them, anti-abortion clinics. The billboard says, “Get care you can trust.” The link? A government website. [More] How is the state attacking centers offering faith-based counseling not a First Amendment violation? [Via Michael G]

Nine Out of Nine Justices Agree

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously backed the National Rifle Association in a First Amendment ruling that could make it harder for state regulators to pressure advocacy groups. The decision means the NRA may continue to pursue its lawsuit against a New York official who urged banks and insurance companies to cut ties with the … Continue reading “Nine Out of Nine Justices Agree”

A Ploy Named Sue

Uvalde families sue makers of AR-15, ‘Call of Duty,’ Meta over mass shooting [More] I see they don’t like the First Amendment any more than they do the Second. Why someone is attacking me becomes irrelevant when the immediate object is to stop him. Their grief does not legitimize their demand to send lethal force … Continue reading “A Ploy Named Sue”

Follow the Money

Wisconsin voters approved two constitutional amendment proposals Tuesday that prohibit private money from being used to conduct elections and mandate only legally designated government officials may administer elections. This makes Wisconsin the 28th state to ban “Zuckbucks”-style electioneering and the second to do so by constitutional amendment. [More] So, if they’re capable of being rational … Continue reading “Follow the Money”

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