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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark Second Amendment Cases
The United States Supreme Court concluded its current term by granting certiorari in the consolidated cases of Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, marking another significant development in Second Amendment jurisprudence.
The cases present several important constitutional questions that have remained unresolved. Among them: What qualifies as an “arm” protected by the Second Amendment? How is the “common use” test applied?
The Court’s answer will likely establish a nationwide framework for evaluating the constitutionality of firearm and magazine bans and other restrictions under the Second Amendment Constitution.
The announcement follows the Supreme Court’s recent rulings in United States v. Hemani and Wolford v. Lopez, continuing what has become one of the most consequential periods for Second Amendment litigation in decades.
The Court’s eventual decision will almost certainly affect pending cases, including Duncan v. Bonta, the challenge to California’s large-capacity magazine ban. Michel & Associates, P.C. serves as counsel in Duncan and continues to advocate for the constitutional rights of California firearm owners. We will be coordinating a nationwide amicus brief campaign to make sure the Court considers the interest of our clients, and all California gun owners.
To discuss the significance of today’s announcement, Michel & Associates Managing Partner and CRPA President & General Counsel C.D. “Chuck” Michel joins Kevin Small on the latest episode of CRPA TV. The discussion examines the Court’s decision to hear these cases, what legal questions are now before the Court, and what the next Supreme Court term could mean for Second Amendment rights nationwide.
Watch the latest CRPA TV episode for Chuck Michel’s analysis and stay connected with Michel & Associates for continuing coverage of these important cases and other developments affecting firearm law in California and across the United States.