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Ninth Circuit Holds That Possession of an “Assault Weapon” Isn’t a “Crime of Violence”
Judge Alex Kozinksi
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
January 23, 2006
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/ca9/newopinions.nsf/98EB2B607B8CA618882570FF0050D9C2/$file/0410597.pdf
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Judge Kozinski’s decision relied upon on statutory text, precedent, action by other government bodies, and understanding of the world.