Lead petitioner asks out of the AR-15 case, but the case goes on

A new filing in the Supreme Court's major AR-15 case has gun owners asking questions, and Jared Yanis breaks down what it actually means. The lead petitioner in Viramontes v. Cook County has moved to drop out of the case, but as Yanis explains, that does not end it.

Key points

• The motion is narrow: Filed October 29 under Supreme Court Rule 46.2, the two-page document removes only Viramontes personally and says it does not apply to any other petitioner.
• Others remain: Yanis notes the case stays pending for the remaining petitioners, including the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition.
• Argument still set: The case, consolidated with Connecticut's Grant v. Higgins, is still scheduled for December 2 with one hour allotted, and the DOJ is arguing the bans violate the Second Amendment.
• Timeline unchanged: Petitioners' merits briefs were filed August 20, and respondents' briefs came in about ten days before the video, according to Yanis.
• No reason given: Yanis says the filing does not explain why Viramontes wants out.

Quick take

Yanis calls this a case update, not a collapse, and the filing as described supports that. Worth a watch if you want the details straight rather than a scary headline.

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