Posted on 02/26/2025 6:48:24 AM PST by CFW
The Supreme Court will be releasing Opinions at 10:00 a.m. this morning.
scotusblog will be live-blogging the Opinions beginning at 9:45 a.m.
A list of the case for the October 2024 term can be found here:
(Excerpt) Read more at scotusblog.com ...
Garland v. VanDerStok, No. 23-852 [Arg: 10.8.2024] Issue(s): (1) Whether “a weapon parts kit that is designed to or may readily be completed, assembled, restored, or otherwise converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive” under 27 C.F.R. § 478.11 is a “firearm” regulated by the Gun Control Act of 1968; and (2) whether “a partially complete, disassembled, or nonfunctional frame or receiver” that is “designed to or may readily be completed, assembled, restored, or otherwise converted to function as a frame or receiver” under 27 C.F.R. § 478.12(c) is a “frame or receiver” regulated by the act.
There is also a veteran's benefits case, a case with the EPA, and a medical marijuana case.
Of course, we may not get an opinion of any of the February cases, but logically thinking we probably will since they are the oldest argued cases pending.
SCOTUS ping!
As someone posting at scotusblog pointed out, neither Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch or Barrett, who are generally pro 2A, have written an Opinion from the October sitting. It’s likely one of them is writing the Vanderstok opinion.
I have a US Army Speciasl Forces training manual that gives precise instructions on How to Build a Handgun in the fiels using readily available parts sold at every Hardware Store in America, Is Lowes and Home Depot going to start demanding Background Checks to buy buy pipe and fittings???
The so-called “conservative” SCOTUS is such a pathetic disappointment, as is Conehead Barrett and even Gorsuch on certain matters. And Roberts of course. Squishy, cowardly and useful idiots for the left.
There is one box of opinions today, so likely only one or two opinions will be released.
The first Opinion is Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers. It is by Justice Kagan, and it is unanimous. Sotomayor has a concurring opinion.
Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers, No. 23-900 [Arg: 12.11.2024]
Issue(s): Whether an award of the “defendant’s profits” under the Lanham Act can include an order for the defendant to disgorge the distinct profits of legally separate non-party corporate affiliates.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-900_19m1.pdf
Under trademark law, a prevailing plaintiff in an infringement suit is often entitled to an award of the defendant’s profits.
When the district court in this case combined the profits of the named corporate defendant and those of separately incorporated affiliates who were not part of the lawsuit, the court holds, it was wrong.
Under the relevant law, the court holds, the court could only award profits that could be properly attributed to the defendant itself.
We have the second and final opinion. It is by Justice Alito, in Waetzig v. Halliburton.
So no Vanderstok today.
Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, No. 23-971 [Arg: 1.14.2025]
Issue(s): Whether a voluntary dismissal without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41 is a “final judgment, order, or proceeding” under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b).
It is unanimous. The court holds that a case voluntarily dismissed without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a) counts as a “final proceeding” under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b).
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-971_l6gn.pdf
So, no major cases today.
We will wait for another Opinion day for Vanderstok.
I have a US Army Speciasl Forces training manual that gives precise instructions on How to Build a Handgun in the fiels using readily available parts sold at every Hardware Store in America, Is Lowes and Home Depot going to start demanding Background Checks to buy buy pipe and fittings???
The left thinks there is magic dust that all gun manufacturers use to make firearms. Those of us of a certain age remember making potato cannons from PVC pipe.
My cousin built a potato gun that was about 6 feet long. It took another person to help hold it, but with the long barrel it had some good distance and accuracy.
Starting in the 7th grade, we were taught How to Make Explosives in the Public School so we wouldn’t accidentally BLOW UP THE BUILDING. Especially in metal shop where we made acetylene balloon bombs and Set them Off every semester to show the danger of leaving your gas to the torches turned on.
“The so-called “conservative” SCOTUS is such a pathetic disappointment”
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It should be called the The Swamp Court.
Roberts having to declare that “We don’t work as Democrats or Republicans” is like Fed Chair Powell declaring inflation is transitory. He knows full well what the Court’s true ideological leanings are and why it has lost credibility with conservatives.
When you are forced to defend your performance with such nonsense its a clear indication of dissembling and denial.
Those were fun!
Following the opinion announcements, the court will hear oral arguments in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services.
You can read about the case here in an article by Jonathan Turley.
You can listen to the audio of oral arguments here:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
Thanks!
My cousin built a potato gun that was about 6 feet long. It took another person to help hold it, but with the long barrel it had some good distance and accuracy.
It was amazing how much fun those things were. We’d shoot potatoes out over Lake Hartwell in SC.
Soup cans and duct tape. Tennis balls. Back when kids learned stuff.
Yes it has been a huge disappointment. Keep in mind we were 1 vote away from Biden packing the court with 6 more wide latinos.
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As a side note to this thread, consider the following.
As a consequence of the corrupt, constitutionally undefined political parties dividing the post-17th Amendment ratification Senate, effectively wrongly nullifying the Senate's constitutional supermajority power to remove impeached justices from the bench imo, justices know that they have the job security to decide any case any way they please regardless of the Constitution, without losing their job.
Couldn’t agree more!
I sensed there was something off with her.
Remember when she visited the White House upon her confirmation? It was an evening time event outside the WH.
She showed a very cool countenance toward POTUS Trump, staying expressionless, or only meekly smiling, initiating no handshake, minimally responsive to POTUS, and hesitant eye contact with him.
Maybe she was nervous. I doubt it, given her her engaging confirmation inquiry.
She probably was pals with the Leftist senators. Unafraid.
I don’t recall that she thanked Trump. Maybe I’ve forgotten.
Her coldness remains palpable today, imo.
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