[marktwain]

Under what circumstances is it up to a judge to deny certain defenses? Seems to be a First Amendment violation at least, among other problems.

It is complex. Not everything is allowed into a court.

One of a Judges primary duties is to only allow what is legally allowed.

In this case, the Supreme Court disagreed with the lower courts.

[coloradan]

How can an affirmative defense not be allowed? This seems to be a gross miscarriage of justice.