I may not be remembering it correctly, but I thought ESQ spoke to this previously. I don't think a district judge would fly in the face of a circuit decision.
I'd guess she invalidates the AWB under SS... Frosh appeals to circuit and the decision is upheld. Frosh then asks for en banc. At that...
IMO... barring en banc... this essentially handcuffs Blake.
Frosh et al were already contorted beyond belief in their initial argument. It would appear that this decision already lays the ground work for destroying their position (without actually doing so).
If Frosh gets out of this...
"The State’s expert Daniel Webster even agreed that it is reasonable to assume that a purpose for keeping one of the prohibited weapons is self-defense in the home."
hahaha...
THANKS, DANIEL!
Per Jack on FB today:
You voice counts.
I first heard the name, “Maryland Shall Issue, shortly after I was appointed as the Commander of the State Police Licensing Division. The Woolard decision had just been announced, identifying Maryland’s requirement to show a good and substantial reason...