Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts The Next Supreme Court Gun Fight
Sep 28, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Eric Tirschwell, executive director and chief litigation counsel of Everytown Law, shares his expertise on the explosive topic of ghost guns—untraceable firearms that can be easily assembled at home. He and Mark Joseph Stern delve into the implications of the upcoming Supreme Court case, Garland v. VanDerStok, focusing on public safety concerns and how recent regulations have led to a decline in ghost gun-related crimes. The duo also uncovers the troubling influence of dark money in legal challenges against gun safety laws.
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Teenagers and Ghost Guns
- Teenagers exploit the accessibility of ghost guns, ordering kits online and assembling them easily.
- Two teenagers were murdered by another teen who brought a ghost gun to a fistfight.
Law Enforcement Targeted
- Two LA sheriffs were ambushed and seriously injured by a criminal using a ghost gun.
- The criminal had an extensive record, highlighting how ghost guns enable dangerous individuals.
Ghost Guns and Legal Loopholes
- The primary motivation behind buying ghost gun kits is to circumvent existing gun laws.
- The new rule doesn't infringe on the right to build guns but mandates background checks and serial numbers.