The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), alongside partners in a federal lawsuit
contesting the prohibition of handgun sales to young adults aged 18-20, has
submitted a motion to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to update the
record with an additional plaintiff. This case, Reese v. ATF, also involves
the Firearms Policy Coalition, Louisiana Shooting Association, and two
individuals, Emily Naquin and Caleb Reese, the latter being the namesake of
the case. The legal team comprises George J. Armbruster from Lafayette, LA,
David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, John D. Ohlendorf, William V. Bergstrom
from Washington, D.C., and Joseph Greenlee from Las Vegas, Nev.
The motion aims to include Christian Michael Broussard, an 18-year-old from
Vermilion Parish, as a new plaintiff, given that original client Emily Naquin
has reached 21 and is no longer part of the impacted demographic. This
addition addresses concerns that the case might become moot as the standing of
the Organizational Plaintiffs hinges on having at least one member within the
affected age range.
Adam Kraut, SAF Executive Director, elaborated, "Since initiating this lawsuit
in November 2020, our initial plaintiffs are approaching or have reached 21
years of age. To counteract any notion that the issue is now irrelevant, we've
brought in Mr. Broussard as a new plaintiff. This ensures our legal challenge
remains valid, allowing for a comprehensive judicial review of the core
issue."
Alan M. Gottlieb, SAF founder and Executive Vice President, highlighted the
importance of Broussard's inclusion, stating, "The court’s acceptance of
Broussard’s declaration reaffirms the ongoing relevance and urgency of this
case. It’s crucial for resolving a persistent legal matter that affects a
specific segment of the population."
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