Heller SCOTUS Decision could come any time now...

Musketeer · June 12, 2008, 10:01 AM

Today the SCOTUS handed down another decision on detainees. Decisions have been coming out every couple days and at any time this month one will come out for Heller on the 2A.

Keep your eyes open, fingers crossed and let's see who will be first to post the decision!

armoredman · June 12, 2008, 11:58 AM

This will be "interesting", at the very least.

Al Norris · June 12, 2008, 01:46 PM

Expect decisions to be issued on Mon. the 16th; Thurs. the 19th; Mon. the 23rd; and possibly Thurs. the 26th. Longshot on Mon. the 30th.

Since this is a decision that is literally a once-in-a-lifetime decision, I suspect they are making sure every "I" is dotted and "T" is crossed.

Regardless of how they rule, this opinion is one that will be read and debated for years. The Justices know this and will be very carefully crafting the decision (and any dissenting opinion).

Musketeer · June 12, 2008, 01:57 PM

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Since this is a decision that is literally a once-in-a-lifetime decision, I suspect they are making sure every "I" is dotted and "T" is crossed.

Given that the last time the court was even near the 2A was so long ago that most of those alive at the time are now dead (or were so young they had no idea what was going on) I think the above is an excellent point.

The next time this comes up it might be with regards to gauss and plasma pulse rifles.

BillCA · June 12, 2008, 02:21 PM

According to SCOTUS blog, the court is expected to recess the week of 6/23... which means it's likely we'll see a decision in Heller by then.

MyGunsJammed · June 12, 2008, 07:41 PM

I'm been wondering about the decision on the 2A issue as well.. I have my fingers crossed and I hope that they'll rule in our favor...

mountainclmbr · June 12, 2008, 08:06 PM

I hope for a broad and positive ruling, but I expect a narrow ruling that does not affect other states and cities that have similar types of restrictions. I would hope the court would read the writings of the founders about their beliefs when they wrote the BoR, but somehow the court appointees often seem to drift to the left.

publius42 · June 12, 2008, 08:26 PM

A ruling I would like would not take too long to write up...

The longer it takes, the more worried I get.

IncendiumX · June 12, 2008, 11:28 PM

The ruling they made on enemy detainees concerns me. I honestly dont think they would be INSANE enough to remove individual ownership rights, but, who knows. All i can say is that if they DO end up ruling against the individual, God help us all.

LightningJoe · June 13, 2008, 01:06 AM

The gun control people are already spinning their anticipated defeat. They may be pessimistic, but let's hope the Bush appointees can get it done.

June 12, 2008, 10:01 AM	#1
Musketeer Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2005 Posts: 3,733	Heller SCOTUS Decision could come any time now... Today the SCOTUS handed down another decision on detainees. Decisions have been coming out every couple days and at any time this month one will come out for Heller on the 2A. Keep your eyes open, fingers crossed and let's see who will be first to post the decision! __________________ "Religions are all alike - founded upon fables and mythologies." Thomas Jefferson "The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason." Benjamin Franklin

June 12, 2008, 02:21 PM	#5
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	According to SCOTUS blog, the court is expected to recess the week of 6/23... which means it's likely we'll see a decision in Heller by then. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

June 12, 2008, 08:06 PM	#7
mountainclmbr Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: On a mountain in the Colorado Rockies Posts: 966	I hope for a broad and positive ruling, but I expect a narrow ruling that does not affect other states and cities that have similar types of restrictions. I would hope the court would read the writings of the founders about their beliefs when they wrote the BoR, but somehow the court appointees often seem to drift to the left. __________________ "The unfettered free market has been the most radically destructive force in American life in the last generation." - Hillary Clinton

June 12, 2008, 11:28 PM	#9
IncendiumX Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Location: US of A Posts: 59	The ruling they made on enemy detainees concerns me. I honestly dont think they would be INSANE enough to remove individual ownership rights, but, who knows. All i can say is that if they DO end up ruling against the individual, God help us all. __________________ If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.

June 12, 2008, 11:58 AM	#2
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	This will be "interesting", at the very least.

June 12, 2008, 01:46 PM	#3
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Expect decisions to be issued on Mon. the 16th; Thurs. the 19th; Mon. the 23rd; and possibly Thurs. the 26th. Longshot on Mon. the 30th. Since this is a decision that is literally a once-in-a-lifetime decision, I suspect they are making sure every "I" is dotted and "T" is crossed. Regardless of how they rule, this opinion is one that will be read and debated for years. The Justices know this and will be very carefully crafting the decision (and any dissenting opinion).

June 12, 2008, 07:41 PM	#6
MyGunsJammed Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: in a very anti-gun state :( Posts: 565	I'm been wondering about the decision on the 2A issue as well.. I have my fingers crossed and I hope that they'll rule in our favor...

June 12, 2008, 08:26 PM	#8
publius42 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2002 Posts: 1,936	A ruling I would like would not take too long to write up... The longer it takes, the more worried I get.

June 13, 2008, 01:06 AM	#10
LightningJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: DFW Metroplex (well, McKinney) Posts: 858	The gun control people are already spinning their anticipated defeat. They may be pessimistic, but let's hope the Bush appointees can get it done.