The Trump campaign has called for respect and adherence to the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the Trump administration's 2018 bump stock ban. This ruling has significant implications for federal regulatory power and the interpretation of firearm laws. The Supreme Court's decision, announced earlier this month, was a contentious one, reflecting deep divisions among the justices. The ruling overturned a regulation established during Trump's presidency that classified bump stocks—devices enabling semi-automatic weapons to fire continuously like automatic ones—as machine guns. LEGAL ALERT: The Supreme Court has struck down former President Trump's bump stock ban, ruling 6-3 that the ATF exceeded its authority when it issued the rule. The opinion was written by Justice Thomas: https://t.co/canMOuyFLv pic.twitter.com/C8SgYkESXW — Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) June 14, 2024 This classification effectively banned their possession and sale following the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting, where the shooter used bump stocks to increase his firing rate, resulting in 58 deaths and over 800 injuries​​. Justice Neil Gorsuch, among others, highlighted concerns about the retroactive criminalization of bump stock owners who legally purchased the devices before the ban. He pointed out that up to half a million people could face felony charges, impacting their civil rights, including voting rights​​. In our Constitutional republic, Congress makes the laws, not the administrative branch. The Supreme Court just acknowledged this in a 6 to 3 decision invalidating Trump’s bump-stock ban. https://t.co/YbRa8j6ux1 — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 14, 2024 The Trump campaign emphasized that while the ban was instituted in response to a horrific event, the rule should still be within the bounds of federal authority and consistent with the legal definition of machine guns. The campaign’s spokesperson stated that respecting the Supreme Court's decision is crucial for upholding the rule of law and ensuring that regulatory agencies do not exceed their statutory limits​. Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed similar concerns, questioning the fairness of prosecuting individuals unaware of the rule change. The justices grappled with the balance between legislative clarity and executive enforcement, underscoring the principle of separation of powers​​. This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over gun control and regulatory authority in the United States. It also reflects the broader implications for administrative actions taken without clear legislative backing. As such, the Trump campaign's call for respect of the court's ruling aligns with a commitment to legal and constitutional principles, regardless of the contentious nature of the issues involved​​. The post Trump Campaign Urges Respect for Supreme Court Decision on Bump Stock Ban appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Recent surveys reveal a deeply divided American public on the topic of immigration, with many viewing it as a critical national issue. A Gallup poll conducted in February 2024 highlights that 28% of Americans now cite immigration as the most important issue facing the country, a significant increase from 20% the previous month. This marks the first time since 2019 that immigration has topped the list of national concerns​ (Politico)​. The increased focus on immigration is largely driven by Republicans, with 57% identifying it as the top issue, up from 37% in January. This surge in concern coincides with heightened political debates and legislative battles over border policy, particularly the failure of a bipartisan border bill in Congress​. Over 3 months ago, Jen Psaki mocked immigration as top issue for Virginians. Now, it's Biden's political vulnerability. Even the Left sees his executive order as a desperate ploy to boost his poll numbers ahead of November. https://t.co/82fT73WL61 pic.twitter.com/PfvlmQvSHB — Congressman Ben Cline (@RepBenCline) June 10, 2024 A Pew Research Center survey indicates that a sizable majority of Americans (78%) view the influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border as a serious problem, with 45% describing it as a crisis. Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to consider it a crisis (70% vs. 22%), reflecting deep partisan divides over the issue​​. Public opinion on specific immigration policies also varies widely. For instance, 60% of Americans believe increasing the number of immigration judges and staff to expedite asylum decisions would improve the situation. Two-thirds of voters support Trump's plan to carry out mass deportations of Biden-era illegals. This isn't anti-illegal immigration. This is pro-deportations. America is waking up. pic.twitter.com/JflnwSRs0y — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 10, 2024 Similarly, creating more opportunities for legal immigration is seen positively by 56% of respondents. However, more controversial measures, such as building a border wall, continue to polarize opinion along party lines​ ​. Despite these divisions, there is a notable consensus on some aspects of the immigration debate. APM Research Lab found that more than 40% of Americans think the country admits the right number of immigrants. However, those wanting more or fewer immigrants are evenly split, with significant differences by political affiliation. Nearly half of Republicans believe immigration levels are too high, while a plurality of Democrats support increasing immigration​​. Overall, the complexity of immigration as a national issue is reflected in the varied and often conflicting views of Americans. While economic opportunities and safety concerns drive much of the debate, the public remains divided on how best to address the challenges and opportunities presented by immigration. The post Americans Divided Over Immigration as Top National Issue appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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Somebody do a wellness check on the embattled media ratings firms NewsGuard and Ad Fontes. On Friday, the House of Representatives passed 217 to 199 the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), featuring a provision that blocks the Biden administration from exploiting taxpayer dollars for contracts with media rating entities like NewsGuard and Ad Fontes. This provision is a significant win for free speech advocates and marks the second year in a row that the House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), has put the Department of Defense (DoD) on alert after it controversially awarded $750,000 to NewsGuard for access to its ratings data. The new provision prohibits the DoD from partnering with entities that do not “rate or rank news or information sources for the factual accuracy of their content” or “provide ratings or opinions on news or information sources regarding misinformation, bias, adherence to journalistic standards, or ethics.” In a statement to MRC, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) lauded the House for passing the 2025 NDAA. “This year’s NDAA will refocus our military on its core mission of defending America and its interests across the globe,” he said.  In 2023, Speaker Johnson and Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) led efforts to include similar language in the FY24 NDAA to prevent the DoD from contracting with these controversial media ratings firms. MRC Free Speech America Vice President Dan Schneider hailed McCormick and Johnson’s leadership. “Speaker Johnson and Congressman McCormick have been fierce fighters for free speech,” he said. “They have done so much behind the scenes and, frankly, do not get enough credit for what they have done to save the most important right we have to keep our constitutional democracy alive." The provision specifically targeted Ad Fontes and NewsGuard, both of which have been criticized by MRC Free Speech America for giving disproportionately negative ratings to right-leaning outlets and media critical of the Biden administration. Last year, MRC revealed for the third consecutive year that NewsGuard’s ratings overwhelmingly favored left-leaning media outlets, awarding them an average rating of 91 out of 100. In contrast, right-leaning media outlets received an average rating of only 65 out of 100. Similarly, Ad Fontes has demonstrated enormous bias. An MRC study showed that Ad Fontes rated 64 percent of left-leaning media as reliable, compared to only 32 percent of right-leaning media. The FY25 NDAA still needs approval from the Senate and President Joe Biden to become law. In 2023, the embattled president signed the FY24 NDAA, despite expressing partisan concerns over certain provisions, including the one related to NewsGuard. Conservatives are under attack. Contact your representatives and demand that Big Tech be held to account to mirror the First Amendment while providing transparency, clarity on so-called “hate speech” and equal footing for conservatives. If you have been censored, contact us using MRC Free Speech America’s contact form, and help us hold Big Tech accountable.

A male pro-Palestinian protester was caught on video earlier this week aboard a crowded New York City subway train — and hollering an order to Zionists to identify themselves: "Raise your hand if you're a Zionist! This is your chance to get out!"WABC-TV reported that police are looking for male who shouted those words as part of a call-and-response chant Monday at the 14th Street-Union Square subway station. You can view video of the chant here.'Threatening New Yorkers based on their beliefs is not only vile, it's illegal and will not be tolerated.'The male who led the chant then stated, "OK, no Zionists, we're good." WABC said the subway train was stationary with its car doors open at the time of the chant.A witness came forward, WABC said, adding that the NYPD is asking other riders who were aboard that subway car and felt threatened to come forward as well. The station said police sources told ABC News that detectives are looking to file charges of attempted coercion.WABC said the "apparent protesters" had been rallying above ground at Union Square just minutes before the video of the chant on the subway train was recorded."Mayor [Eric] Adams has been clear: New York City will always protect the right to free speech, but we will never allow our city to descend into lawlessness," a city hall spokesperson told WABC. "Threatening New Yorkers based on their beliefs is not only vile, it's illegal and will not be tolerated. Anyone with information about those responsible for this illegal conduct should contact the NYPD immediately."What's more, city officials are looking into how to again make it illegal to wear masks at protests, the station said, adding that NYC's anti-mask laws date back nearly 200 years and were used in the days of Ku Klux Klan protests. The anti-mask laws were repealed in 2020 during pandemic-era rallies against police brutality following George Floyd's death, WABC said.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!