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Judge's Dissent Video Ignites Controversy Over Gun Rights

3/21/2025

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U.S. Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke sparked controversy with a dissent video showcasing firearms to contest the 9th Circuit's decision that upheld California's ban on large-capacity magazines. His peers condemned the video as "wildly improper," claiming it introduced new evidence and portrayed him as an expert. Ultimately, the court ruled 7-4, classifying magazines as accessories, not protected by the Second Amendment.

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U.S. Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke sparked controversy with a dissent video showcasing firearms to contest the 9th Circuit's decision that upheld California's ban on large-capacity magazines. His peers condemned the video as "wildly improper," claiming it introduced new evidence and portrayed him as an expert. Ultimately, the court ruled 7-4, classifying magazines as accessories, not protected by the Second Amendment.