Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit faces criticism after releasing an 18-minute video dissent that includes footage of handguns. This video accompanies his dissent in a case regarding the court’s ruling that large-capacity magazines are not considered “arms” protected by the Second Amendment.
The unconventional use of video in judicial dissent has raised eyebrows among his peers, who label the presentation as “wildly improper.” The implications of this dissent extend beyond VanDyke’s individual stance, reflecting broader debates on gun rights and the role of judges in such contentious areas of law.
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