Divided Argument Sufficiently IKEA-like
Apr 2, 2025
This discussion centers on the Supreme Court's recent ghost guns ruling and its implications. The hosts dive deep into the nuances of the Confrontation Clause, examining past cases and the challenges of hearsay. They unpack the complexities surrounding weapon kits and the legal definitions that may classify them as firearms. An engaging analogy compares assembling IKEA furniture to navigating incomplete legal definitions. The episode wraps up by exploring broader regulatory definitions, including a contentious debate over what really constitutes a motorcycle.
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"I am stunned"
- Listener Will Frankel found "I am stunned" in prior Supreme Court opinions.
- These examples are from the early 1970s.
CVSG Uncertainty
- It remains unclear how many votes are needed for the Court to call for the views of the Solicitor General (CVSG).
- A sufficient number of justices, even 15 with court packing, could CVSG.
Confrontation Clause Reconsideration
- Justice Alito suggests revisiting the Court's Confrontation Clause doctrine based on recent historical research.
- He believes the clause should only apply to in-court testimony, narrowing its scope.