[absalom01]

Very surprised to see this coming out of the 2nd circuit. Saga isn't over, but this is a big step in the right direction.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Gee, now that’s cosmic. I’m sure gun ownership will still be used as a reason by liberal govt. officials to harass citizens that aren’t California-style liberals.

[Tench_Coxe]

"Not only did he claim he should be given qualified immunity, but that Soukaneh, in effect, forfeited his Fourth Amendment rights barring unreasonable search and seizure because he chose to exercise his right to carry a firearm."

I imagine even the 2nd circuit could not justify the latter part of that statement. Holy cow....

[NorthMountain]

“the presence of the lawfully owned firearm in the vehicle gave him the requisite probable cause to detain Soukaneh, search the interior of his car, and search his trunk.”

That is easily the most absurd "legal" argument evern. By his arrogance, this public servant in livery transformed himself from an officer of the law to a common criminal. He should be facing felony charges for kidnapping, assault and battery, malicious destruction of property, and violation of civil rights under color of the law. For a start.

Police officers who tolerate this sort of criminal misconduct among their comrades are as bad as the perpetrators themselves.

[jagusafr]

“the presence of the lawfully owned firearm in the vehicle gave him the requisite probable cause to detain Soukaneh, search the interior of his car, and search his trunk”

This is not a “novel theory”, which attorneys are allowed to present. IMHO (as a licensed attorney for 39 years), this represents such an abysmal lack of understanding of the concept of probable cause that it may be grounds for revocation of the license of his attorney.

[Salvavida]

A three-judge panel also ruled that the cop in question isn’t entitled to qualified immunity because he so egregiously chose to violate the civil rights of someone without any discernible probable cause."

Whoa. I didn't see that coming.

[JimRed]

Very surprised to see this coming out of the 2nd circuit. Saga isn't over, but this is a big step in the right direction.

Have them rule that any requirement for a permit or registration is a clear infringement upon the right recognized by the second amendment and they'll get my attention.