ajwakeboarder wrote: ↑Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:52 am
srothstein wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:44 am
Ruark wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:32 am
So does this mean somebody in California can go out TODAY and buy an AR?
Not yet. His ban on enforcing the law is on hold for 30 days to allow for an appeal. And I hope they do appeal. I am confident the 9th circuit will overturn him (when they rule en banc, if not with the three judge panel - Trump got enough judges appointed there that a three judge panel might uphold it). The question is if the SCOTUS would take it. They might wait for a split between circuits to see if anyone else gets a ban thrown out. That probably would be in one of three places, New York, Massachusetts, or Chicago. Not too many places have a similar ban to question.
On the slim chance that the 9th is smart enough not to appeal, the ban would be reversed on.....drumroll......July 4th. Can you think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day?
Here's how it's going to go. California will appeal. The District Court decision will be stayed while the Circuit panel reviews it. The panel will take their time then overturn the District Court. Then it will be appealed to the full circuit court. They will uphold the panel's decision. In a year or two SCOTUS will deny certiorari (decline to hear the case). Standing or laches or some other excuse. 32 years will become 35 years...
