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No, The Bowman Controversy Does Not Warrant Expulsion

JonathanTurley

The New York Democrat was in front of the door without staffers and allegedly confused by the signs on it… So, he pulled a clearly marked fire alarm because he thought that that is how you open a door. .” If it were intended to disrupt the congressional proceedings, it could be treated as a felony. It could be a crime.

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California Dreaming: Newsom’s Kidnapping Claim Against DeSantis is Long on Politics and Short on the Law

JonathanTurley

Moreover, it is not clear how transporting migrants who entered the country illegally to another state is a violation of law. New York City recently sent migrants to other cities without their permission or prior notice; Democratic leaders in El Paso, Texas, have also arranged such transports.

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Causing Physical Harm Always Involves “Use of Force”

Constitutional Law Reporter

Under Section 924(c)(3)(A), a crime of violence is defined as a felony that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another. The post <strong>Causing Physical Harm Always Involves Use of Force</strong> appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Justice Barrett Gives Illinois Officials Until Monday to Respond to Challenge of “Assault Weapons” Ban

JonathanTurley

22A948: Can the government ban the sale, purchase, and possession of certain semi-automatic firearms and firearm magazines tens of millions of which are possessed by law-abiding American for lawful purposes when there is no analogous historical ban as required in D.C. Naperville and the State of Illinois, No. Bruen (2022).

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Florida Moves to Ban Pro-Palestinian Student Group from Campuses

JonathanTurley

Nevertheless, Rodrigues declared “it is a felony under Florida law to ‘knowingly provide material support … to a designated foreign terrorist organization.’” He quoted the national group’s declaration that “Palestinian students in exile are PART of this movement, not in solidarity with this movement.”

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South Carolina Legislators Move to Criminalize Sharing Abortion Information

JonathanTurley

Pro-life states need to be careful not to replicate the record of anti-gun states like New York , which have passed a series of ill-considered laws that resulted in major court losses.

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Bruen 2.0? Fifth Circuit Rules Against Biden Administration on Barring Gun Possession in Domestic Violence Case

JonathanTurley

The opinion is most notable for its exploration of the historical analogues supporting the rule, as required under New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. Rahimi that the federal bar on gun possession for individuals under a domestic violence restraining order violates the Second Amendment.

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