Restraining Orders Are Not Worth The Paper They Are Printed On
That’s right, restraining orders are not worth the paper they are printed on. You may know them as no-contact orders, or domestic violence protection orders. Why are they big news right now? Because the US Supreme Court just heard oral arguments in the Rhami case. Now, Rhami is not a guy any of us want living near us, or our loved ones. At issue here is whether Rhami, or anyone for that matter, can be denied their Second Amendment Rights based solely on a civil standard, without representation in an actual hearing.
The Bruen Standard
Under the Bruen standard, as laid out recently, the answer is clearly “No”. You will remember the Miranda warning case from the 1960’s, that caused a lot of bad guys to escape prosecution, because the police did not follow the Constitution. We all know about Miranda from watching police shows on TV. You know your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent (even if you can’t because, as comedian Ron White says, “…I had the right to remain silent, I just didn’t have the capability”!)
As an Iowa police officer for nearly twenty years, I like that we have rules when it comes to catching criminals. The Framers knew that the government would abuse its authority. That’s why we have a Bill of Rights—to limit the monopoly on power and prevent arbitrary prosecutions. As we see in national news every day, our current administration is targeting its political enemies, just as the Framers experienced in the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence.
Dr. John Lott, President of Crime Prevention Research Center, has recently penned an OpEd over at Real Clear Politics, titled “Domestic Violence Protection Orders Don’t Pass Constitutional Muster”. You can read it here. The learned Professor once again lays out the arguments in a brilliant fashion regarding Rhami. I suggest you follow the link and read the entire OpEd.
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Shoot Straight, Speak The Truth, and Never Surrender Our Liberties.
Dave Funk
President, IFC
Every restraining order granted by the courts. Should come with a free weapons permit, firearms training class and coupon for $300. To be used toward a firearm and ammo. Both of which will do far more good and possibly save taxpayers in the long run.
Thank you for posting the article with the active links. This will be an interesting case because whatever the decision, It will apply to all of the USA, not just the Fifth circuit.
Dave is right! Restraining orders infuriate the aggressor who is turned loose to go home and destroy her and the kids. A well armed, prepared women has the chance to defend herself and family. THIS….is the very basis of the 2A! Self defense against an aggressor. Come to the IFC-PAC dinner on Jan 18 and hear what a well armed and prepared woman has to say about the 2A. Renew your membership in the IFC. Be Ready At All Times!