United States v. Rahimi Explained

Is it constitutional to restrict gun rights for individuals under domestic violence restraining orders?Professor Blocher of Duke Law School explains the Supreme Court's decision in the latest blockbuster Second Amendment case – United States v. Rahimi. Joseph Blocher is a leading Second Amendment Scholar and the co-director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law. Watch the full interview for an in-depth discussion on United States v. Rahimi and its impact on Second Amendment rights from a leading voices in firearms law. ► Full interview and analysis: www.talksonlaw.com/briefs/u-s-v-rahimi-explained ► For more legal explainers and interviews with the titans of law: www.talksonlaw.com Key topics covered: – The background and significance of U.S. v. Rahimi – The Supreme Court's decision and its impact on the Second Amendment – The historical and legal context of disarming domestic abusers – Insights into the court's approach to Second Amendment cases – Broader implications for gun rights ____________________ Chapters: 0:00 - What Happened in Rahimi 1:30 - The Significance of U.S. v. Rahimi 5:20 - Historical Context and Second Amendment Text History Tradition Test 10:15 - Analyzing Chief Justice John Roberts's Opinion 15:40 - Implications for Future Gun Law Cases 20:30 - Justice Thomas's Dissent 25:50 - Closing Thoughts and Takeaways #SupremeCourt #SecondAmendment #GunLaw #DomesticViolence #LegalAnalysis #DukeLaw #JosephBlocher #USvRahimi #TalksOnLaw #FirearmsLaw Transcript Excerpt: [Music] Hello and welcome to Talks on Law. I'm Joel Cohen. Today, hot off the presses, we'll be discussing the Supreme Court's latest Second Amendment decision, United States v. Rahimi. We have a fantastic guest back with us, Professor Joseph Blocher of Duke Law School and co-director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law. Joseph, did you get any downtime today, or have you been non-stop? ...