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Guns, Gays, and Birthright Citizenship

Guns, Gays, and Birthright Citizenship

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July 31, 20251h 5m

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Show Notes

Sarah Isgur and David French break down a few 9th Circuit cases, including one on gender ideology and free speech rights. Plus, a super sexy snippet on state standing.

The Agenda:
—First Amendment and foster parents
—15 minutes to buy a gun
No background checks for ammunition
—Lower courts struggle with text, history and tradition
—The hot mess of state standing
What heavy metal band is each Supreme Court justice?
—The great professionalization shift of the 21st century 

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