This would be the solution... If I could just CONVINCE people. Jury nullification is the EASIEST way to rein in ridiculous extra-constitutional OVERREACH. As a juror PROMISE to obey the judges orders, then do what you damn well please because a JUROR cannot be coerced. If you feel that the law is OBVIOUSLY unconstitutional... NULLIFY IT!
Well said....and true.
That has always been a citizen's ultimate weapon. If you want to get out of jury duty just say the magic words.
The law of unintended consequences.
If the elected criminals plan to eliminate the first, the second and.. well, the entire Bill of Rights, They will also have to eliminate trial by jury. Haven't we been there before? The Magna Carta as I recall.
Political devolution has been the death of tyrants throughout history.
I have heard of cases in which a juror promised to obey the judge’s orders, then was convicted of perjury after exercising the right of jury nullification. Unfortunately, if you do not agree to apply the law as the judge directs, you will not be on the jury.
The only time I have actually made it into the courtroom for jury selection, I told the judge politely that I was not comfortable with giving up my right to nullify. I made it clear that I was not seeking such an opportunity, but was dismissed at once. The judge was not angry, and even thanked me for my candor; nevertheless, I was out.