In the United States Supreme Court , Dred Scott v. Sandford decision (60 U.S. 393, 417): Chief Justice Roger B. Taney made remarks that implicitly referenced the right to bear arms as one of the fundamental rights that would have been extended to African Americans had they been recognized as citizens. While the case is primarily known for its rulings on citizenship and slavery, Taney's opinion lists several rights that would have followed from recognizing African-Americans as citizens. One of these rights included the right to "keep and carry arms wherever they went." Here is the relevant passage from Chief Justice Taney's opinion: “It would give to persons of the negro race, who were recognized as citizens in any one State of the Union, the right to enter every other State whenever they pleased, ... and it would give them the full liberty of speech in public and in private upon all subjects upon which its own citizens might speak; to hold public meetings upon polit...

I first became aware of the concerted efforts to dismantle the Second Amendment as we know it back in the 1960s. It was then that I realized just how relentless these anti-gun advocates are, and they haven't stopped since. For years, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ignored blatant violations of the Second Amendment. They hadn’t taken a case on this issue since United States v. Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939). The Miller case was an aberration , and by the time it reached the High Court, the defendant and defense lawyer had vanished, leaving no one to argue the case. The justices, lacking proper firearm knowledge , rendered a factually mistaken opinion. They absurdly claimed that short-barreled shotguns had no military application—despite the military’s use of 12-gauge trench guns at the time. The Court did, however, acknowledge that those weapons useful to the military were indeed protected under the Second Amendment But they refused to protect them.  The Miller ruling ...

  Santa Monica, CA— this was once a gorgeous seaside tourist attraction.     Had an amazing pier with good restaurants and the Third Street Promenade was loaded with thriving businesses.     Every evening talented street performers were everywhere to be found.     Over the past 20 years, the politicians have allowed the mentally ill and criminals to victimize tourists and residents alike.     As a result the area has lost its luster along with scores of businesses of course, the tax revenue they once enjoyed.. Santa monica was taken over by a bunch of fiercely committed socialists that unleashed the worst possible policies on its population.    The residents keep voting for these incredibly destructive. Democrats are responsible for the destruction of Santa monica.    Frankly, they deserve the huge increase in crime.    They can’t even go for a peaceful walk to a Starbucks.    Either their streets are t...

  In the chaotic maelstrom of the Information Age, the manipulation of truth is nothing new. First, it was newspapers. The printed word became gospel, and if it was inked on paper, it was automatically deemed true. Radio followed, its trusted voice reaching living rooms across the globe. People, ever eager to believe in authority, took these mediums at face value. But as always, propaganda lurked behind the curtain.  Then came a master manipulator who elevated this art form to a terrifying new level. Joseph Goebbels, with cold precision, orchestrated a multi-platform strategy, deploying print, radio, and film to craft a narrative that swayed the masses. The German public, like so many before and after them, trusted these platforms, believing they were consuming pure, unadulterated truth. But Goebbels didn’t stop there. He infiltrated Germany’s schools, poisoning young minds with propaganda disguised as education. Trusted institutions became tools of manipulation. The power to ...

  Los Angeles, CA — California's Penal Code is packed with unconstitutional, redundant, and pointless gun regulations. In the landmark Supreme Court decision, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), it was made clear that nearly all firearm prohibitions or regulations regarding possession, transportation, or carrying firearms are unconstitutional. No other constitutional right stops at state borders, and the notion that the Second Amendment only applies in certain geographical locations is simply absurd. Since the Bruen decision, gun laws across the country have been steadily overturned. These restrictions and regulations are being successfully challenged in courts everywhere.  In addition to Bruen, in 2022, the Supreme Court granted review to several appellate challenges to gun laws, vacated lower court rulings, and remanded cases back to lower courts with instructions to revise their decisions in line with Bruen. There are serious constitutio...

The shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, which claimed four lives and injured many others, was devastating. However, the way society responds to such incidents is disgraceful. The Media: They consistently shroud every story in political correctness, only highlighting racism if it involves a white majority targeting minorities. Recently, numerous mass murders have been committed by gender-confused criminals, yet the media deliberately avoids discussing the gender fueled mental health crises of these killers. Society cannot adequately address these issues when the press conceals essential facts. School Administrators: They must ensure that armed police officers are present to protect students, just as we protect politicians and money—with guns. Schools also need to enact strong anti-bullying policies. Instead of doing so, they often suspend both the victim and the bully after altercations. This is neither fair nor just. Schools should also be required to ...

You're facing criminal charges and want to declare your innocence to the jury. Your lawyer advises against it, but you have the right to insist. So, what do you do? There are serious reasons why you might want to avoid testifying. For one, this could be your first time speaking publicly, and you might come off nervous or unprepared—like a deer in headlights. Prosecutors are skilled at asking trick questions designed to make you look guilty, foolish, or both, no matter how you answer. Once you take the stand, prosecutors can dig into your past, even if your previous run-ins with the law are decades old. If you’ve got a criminal record, it will be brought up and used against you, no doubt about it. In self-defense cases, though, it’s almost impossible to avoid testifying. If you have a competent lawyer, they’ll spend significant time preparing you, going over the kinds of questions the prosecutor is likely to ask. You should expect this preparation to take at least half a day,...

Los Angeles, CA— In the 1980s, divorce lawyers faced a significant challenge when court clerks began assisting couples in navigating their divorces without legal representation. Though the process was somewhat rudimentary, many couples found satisfaction in bypassing attorney fees, paying only the necessary filing costs. This trend soon expanded, with do-it-yourself kits for divorce, wills, and bankruptcy becoming widely available. Today, a much larger disruption has arrived—AI. With the advent of AI, legal complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery, and other essential court documents can now be expertly prepared, advocating effectively for individuals and entities alike. These documents are being generated with precision, citing the latest and most complex case law, complete with accurate footnotes. Moreover, oral arguments can now be drafted by AI, allowing litigants to read them directly in court. This technology could even empower jailhouse lawyers to elevate their cases, e...