Topic: Second Circuit

Doug Mackey provides an update on his legal battle, noting that he successfully won an appeal bond to stay out of prison while his case is reviewed by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He argues that his case was brought in a specific New York district to ensure a biased jury pool and a conviction.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that semi-automatic rifles, specifically AR-15s, are not protected by the Second Amendment. This legal development is viewed as a strategic move to redefine firearms out of constitutional protection.

Michael Cargill of Central Texas Gun Works joins the studio to discuss his landmark victory in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which struck down the federal ban on bump stocks. Cargill argues that the ATF, as an executive agency, does not have the constitutional authority to create new criminal laws. This ruling is framed as a major check on federal overreach that could protect other firearm accessories from similar regulatory bans.

Robert Barnes highlights that religious objections to vaccine mandates have seen success in several courts, noting that even the Obama-era EEOC protected these rights. He advises that a "strongly held belief" does not require affiliation with an organized religion to be legally valid under current employment law.

Attorney Norm Pattis discusses a recent legal victory in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals regarding religious exemptions for New York healthcare workers. Pattis criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul for her "arrogant" claims that God wants people to get vaccinated. He warns that the expansion of the "public health crisis" label could eventually be used to infringe upon Second Amendment rights and other civil liberties.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that there is no constitutional right to carry firearms openly or concealed in public. Alex Jones discusses the impact of this ruling on several Western states and criticizes the Minneapolis City Council for hiring private security while defunding the police. Jones defends his own use of private security due to threats against his office.