Episode notes
In just the last few weeks, higher courts have stepped in and delivered major blows to some of the most aggressive policies our state government has treated as untouchable. From gun rights, to parental rights, to immigration enforcement, we are watching federal judges remind California of something it has tried so hard to forget: the Constitution still applies here. I’m breaking it all down for you today and showing you how these rulings are proof that the tide CAN turn, even in the bluest state in the country.
**CORRECTION: In the show, it is stated that California is a "may issue state." That was true up until 2024, when the the 2022 Supreme Court Bruen decision went into effect. Based on that ruling, California transitioned from a "may-issue" to a "shall-issue" state for concealed carry licenses. Local law enforcement must issue permits to qualified applicants who meet the objective standards mentioned (background checks, training, and "good moral character"), but the standards removed the previous, more subjective "good cause" requirement. However, length of time and general ability to obtain a CCW still varies widely across the state depending on where you live and how "gun-friendly" your county/city is.
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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/major-legal-wins-in-california
Previous episodes mentioned in today’s show:
AB 1955 – https://rss.com/podcasts/thecaliforniaconversation/1783723/
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:07 Introducing Recent Court Wins
01:08 – 08:51 Second Amendment Rights
08:52 – 16:20 Parental Rights
16:21 – 18:39 Federal Immigration Enforcement
18:40 – 25:00 Politics Matter!