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It means that we're more likely to get a favorable Supreme Court Justice to replace Scalia and at least maintain our rights. Maybe down the road we can get some of the ridiculous laws stricken down.
It means that we're more likely to get a favorable Supreme Court Justice to replace Scalia and at least maintain our rights. Maybe down the road we can get some of the ridiculous laws stricken down.
It means that we're more likely to get a favorable Supreme Court Justice to replace Scalia and at least maintain our rights. Maybe down the road we can get some of the ridiculous laws stricken down.
Yup. Ideal would be if one of the liberal Justices retired or otherwise left and also needed to be replaced. Would give a nice buffer. Some of them are in their 80s, so it is a real chance.
RBG looks like she's about ready to kick it. Wouldn't be surprised if she stepped down within the next few years. Breyer's getting up there, too.
So simple and accurateNot a thing.
It means Maura will have a lot more time to mess with us.
What does this mean for us, what changes do you guys think we'll see in Massachusetts if any?
Heller and McDonald survive, and will eventually be applied in Massachusetts, resulting in the repeal of the entire "Assault Weapons Ban", as AR-15s are "firearms in common usage," and cannot be banned under these two rulings.
It means only that the slippery slope may get a bit less slippery for a while. RBG and her aged colleagues will hang on like grim death before they retire an allow Trump to replace them.
Ginsburg isn't young... there is the possibility of another appointment to the bench in the next 4 years. That could also help with 2A items.
It means only that the slippery slope may get a bit less slippery for a while. RBG and her aged colleagues will hang on like grim death before they retire an allow Trump to replace them.
Oh man, don't get my hopes up. This would be a God send...Heller and McDonald survive, and will eventually be applied in Massachusetts, resulting in the repeal of the entire "Assault Weapons Ban", as AR-15s are "firearms in common usage," and cannot be banned under these two rulings.
For Comm2A it means that we're back in business
For Comm2A it means that we're back in business
Is there really any chance the assault weapons ban will be reversed? We have these things taken from us so easily but when it comes to things happening in our favor i see nothing... I just don't understand this stuff.
It means no federal laws or regulations will get worse in the short run. And when court cases start winding their way up to the supreme court in a few years, the justice(s) Trump gets to appoint will make the difference. So while little or nothing will change for us locally right now, in the long run last night was a very big deal.