Oral Argument Held In Ninth Circuit Rundo Appeal

On November 17, 2020, oral argument was held before Judges Fernandez, Paez, and Tigar in the Ninth Circuit Rundo RAM appeal.  The argument was held via Zoom because of the Covid restrictions, and attorneys representing FEF listened in. The judges asked many pointed questions, especially of the government, which gave hope to FEF’s attorneys that the judges appreciate the constitutional deficiencies of the Anti-Riot Act and the importance of this case. It is often difficult, however, to predict a panel’s decision from oral argument, and that general rule applies to this appeal.

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