The judge who likes to overturn gun laws

Update: 2023-03-15

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U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez is known for overturning gun bans. Derided and hailed in equal measures, he’s now presiding over a case with far-reaching consequences.

Today, we talk about his history and impact. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times enterprise reporter Laura J. Nelson

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The judge who likes to overturn gun laws

Laura J. Nelson, Jazmín Aguilera, Denise Guerra, Ashlea Brown, Contributors: Gustavo Arellano, Helen Li, Mario Diaz, Nicolas Perez, Mark Nieto, Shani O. Hilton, Kasia Broussalian, Heba Elorbany, Roberto Reyes, David Toledo Diaz, Mike Heflin

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The judge who likes to overturn gun laws

Laura J. Nelson, Jazmín Aguilera, Denise Guerra, Ashlea Brown, Contributors: Gustavo Arellano, Helen Li, Mario Diaz, Nicolas Perez, Mark Nieto, Shani O. Hilton, Kasia Broussalian, Heba Elorbany, Roberto Reyes, David Toledo Diaz, Mike Heflin

The judge who likes to overturn gun laws