AG Bonta hates losing! CA Pushes En Banc Review After 2A Victory

California’s ammo background check law—passed under Prop 63—just suffered another defeat in the Rhode v. Bonta case. But the fight is far from over. As expected, the State has filed for an en banc review at the Ninth Circuit, attempting to overturn the recent three-judge panel victory for Second Amendment advocates.

In this episode, CRPA President Chuck Michel joins us to break down the state’s legal strategy, the Ninth Circuit’s political makeup, and how this case could impact gun owners nationwide. We also look at the broader implications for 2A litigation, the potential role of the Supreme Court, and why California continues to resist rulings that restore our rights.

From historical analog arguments to delays designed to keep unconstitutional laws on the books, we’ll cover the legal chess game in detail—and what supporters can do to help CRPA keep winning in court.

To see the Rhode v. Bonta optinion mentioned in the video:
https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-24-Opinion.pdf

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Articles mentioned in this video:
https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-07-Appellant-Defendants-Petition-for-Panel-Rehearing.pdf

Rhode v. Bonta optinion:
https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-24-Opinion.pdf

Junior Sports Magazine v. Bonta Memorandum-Disposition:
https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-07-Memorandum-Disposition.pdf

CRPA v. LASD:
https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-21-Order-Denying-in-Part-Granting-in-Part-LASD-Defendants-MTD-FAC.pdf

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Timecode:
00:00 – Rhode v. Bonta Back in the News
01:00 – Ninth Circuit’s Political Makeup
02:00 – State’s Legal Strategy Explained
03:00 – En Banc Process & Timelines
04:00 – Comparing Rhode to Duncan v. Bonta
05:00 – Historical Analog Arguments on Ammo
06:00 – How Anti-2A States Delay Cases
07:00 – Supreme Court’s Potential Role
08:00 – National Impact of a Win in Rhode
09:00 – CRPA’s Nationwide Litigation Efforts
10:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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