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The Right to Bear Arms (Openly?) in the Supreme Court: Did the Bruen Petitioners Err by Seeking Only a New York “Concealed-Carry” License?
Read more: The Right to Bear Arms (Openly?) in the Supreme Court: Did the Bruen Petitioners Err by Seeking Only a New York “Concealed-Carry” License?Since at least Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court has recognized that a litigant may not be able to secure judicial relief if he seeks the wrong remedy. A question about the proper remedy is brewing in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. Bruen involves plaintiffs who have unsuccessfully sought unrestricted…
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Welcome to Standing His Ground
Read more: Welcome to Standing His GroundWelcome to my blog. I am an assistant professor at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School. I research legal issues involving the legitimate use of public and private violence, including the right of self-defense, the use of force in law enforcement, just war theory, and gun control. On occasion, I have had the good…