Episode 108. Prosecutors Challenge 2nd Amendment in Rajon Rondo Case (Part 2)

 

Show Notes:

Episode 108. Prosecutors Challenge 2nd Amendment in Rajon Rondo Case (Part 2)

This episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast discusses the prosecution of Rajon Rondo for unlawful possession of a handgun. The host examines the charges, the motion to dismiss, and the response from the prosecutor. The prosecutor argues that domestic violence restraining orders can justify the deprivation of the right to bear arms, while the defense questions the constitutionality of such prohibitions. The host analyzes the historical analogies presented by the prosecutor and highlights the practical ineffectiveness of domestic violence restraining orders. The episode concludes with a reflection on personal responsibility and the importance of self-protection.

 

Takeaways

• The prosecution of Rayjon Rondo for unlawful possession of a handgun raises questions about the constitutionality of domestic violence restraining orders as a basis for depriving individuals of their right to bear arms.
• The burden is on the government to show that a regulation or law is consistent with the text, history, and tradition of the Second Amendment.
• Historical analogies, such as surety statutes and sundry acts of parliament, are used to argue for or against the constitutionality of the prohibition on firearm possession by individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders.
• The practical effectiveness of domestic violence restraining orders in preventing violence is questionable, and the burden of self-protection falls on individuals.
• Personal responsibility and the ability to protect oneself are crucial in ensuring individual liberty and safety.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:52 Charges against Rajon Rondo

03:19 Response from the Prosecutor

04:58 Quotes by George Mason and Alexander Hamilton

05:27 Humorous Lawyer Joke

05:56 Motion to Dismiss the Unlawful Possession Charge

06:26 Burden of Proof and Historical Analogies

07:52 Prosecutor’s Response and Annotations

13:14 Comparison to Felon in Possession Laws

14:44 Historical Analogies and Surety Statutes

21:28 Prosecutor’s Arguments and Omissions

25:38 Opposing Conclusions in Federal District Courts

28:05 Relevance of Indiana Code and Persuasive Authority

31:39 Argument Based on Historical Regulation of Firearms

36:17 Citing Racist Gun Control Laws

40:47 Dissenting Opinion of Amy Coney Barrett

46:00 Severity of Burden and Personal Responsibility

53:16 Practical Ineffectiveness of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

57:01 Conclusion and Reflections

  

 

Resources:

 

Prosecutors argue former UK, NBA star Rajon Rondo is not protected by 2nd amendment to carry a gun | In-depth | wdrb.com

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/prosecutors-argue-former-uk-nba-star-rajon-rondo-is-not-protected-by-2nd-amendment-to/article_b3e0298c-db44-11ee-8e4c-833679b62519.html

 

Kanter v. Barr

https://cases.justia.com/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/18-1478/18-1478-2019-03-15.pdf?ts=1552685416

 

Search results for “Rahimi” | Crime Prevention Research Center

https://crimeresearch.org/?s=Rahimi&et_pb_searchform_submit=et_search_proccess&et_pb_include_posts=yes&et_pb_include_pages=yes

 

https://crimeresearch.org/2023/11/on-americas-voice-live-with-steve-gruber-to-discuss-scotus-oral-arguments-on-rahimi-what-standards-should-be-met-to-take-away-someones-guns/

 

Episode 51. What is the Second Amendment? (rerun of Episode 9) – The Forge of Freedom

https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/08/19/episode-51-what-is-the-second-amendment-rerun-of-episode-9/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4b1mXcQ-0

 

 

Episode 106. Rajon Rondo’s Arrest: Bruen, the 2nd Amendment, and Gun Control on Trial – The Forge of Freedom

https://forgeoffreedom.com/2024/03/05/episode-106-rajon-rondos-arrest-bruen-the-2nd-amendment-and-gun-control-on-trial/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPSQ2ZWU39w

 

 

Rajon Rondo was allegedly driving more than 100 mph, weaving through traffic before arrest | In-depth | wdrb.com

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/rajon-rondo-was-allegedly-driving-more-than-100-mph-weaving-through-traffic-before-arrest/article_c84c3b1a-c058-11ee-a93a-5734e81d8ca6.html

 

18 U.S. Code § 922

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922

 

Indiana Code § 35-47-2-1.5. Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun

https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/2022/title-35/article-47/chapter-2/section-35-47-2-1-5/

 

United States v. Rahimi – SCOTUSblog

https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-rahimi/

 

Clark Neily on X: “Among the worst things govt does is advance manifestly pretextual justifications for grossly unconstitutional actions.”

https://twitter.com/conlawwarrior/status/1764093590601380048?s=43

 

Tags:

 

#liberty

#freedom

#courts

#justice

#law

#firearms

#guns

#criminaljustice

#policing

#Bruen

#Rahimi

#Rondo

#2A

#drugs

#drugwar

#marijuana

 

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