Law Prof at Pepperdine -- Criminal Law and Procedure, Statutory Interpretation, Constitutional Law Research @ http://tinyurl.com/SSRNjsjhttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mpgtfjgozc27In Chatrie, I found the discussion about whether reaching the "search" question was appropriate to be interesting. At the other place, @epps.bsky.social noted that he thought it was appropriate to allow law to evolve. I tend to agree. But it points to a larger issue in 4A litigation. 🧵1/29 Jun 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgtfjgozc27https://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mov3bxphxs2wMy thoughts on Hemani: https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/06/a-victory-for-the-defendant-in-united-states-v-hemani-but-little-guidance-for-the-lower-courts/22 Jun 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mov3bxphxs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mo43z2gs6c26We’re starting a space company. Fast tracking an IPO with an anticipated trillion-dollar valuation . Who wants in?12 Jun 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo43z2gs6c26https://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mmc56lrtbc2eIt was so much fun to be a guest on the Drugs on the Docket podcast alongside my colleague, @jacobdcharles.bsky.social We discussed Hemani, the pending SCOTUS case involving a 2A challenge to the federal statute banning gun possession by unlawful drug users. 🔗👇🏻20 May 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmc56lrtbc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3ml75oazhpc24Grading begins. Bird by bird.06 May 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml75oazhpc24https://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mjpykmynks27It is an honor to receive this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship.17 Apr 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpykmynks27https://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mgpuw6kqqk2tYale Law Journal (@yalelawjournal.bsky.social) will be publishing my latest, “The New Criminal Docket and the Clemency Court.” It explores how SCOTUS is no longer using its criminal merits docket for broad constitutional reform, opting instead for targeted relief for the fortunate few.10 Mar 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpuw6kqqk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mg3h4wvmuk2rI'll be live blogging this morning's oral argument in Hemani over at @scotusblog.com. Argument begins at 10 am ET. Join me there! https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/02/oral-argument-live-blog-for-monday-march-2/02 Mar 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3h4wvmuk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mfremvgjc22uMy thoughts on the Learning Resources and Hemani over at @dividedargument.bsky.social: https://blog.dividedargument.com/p/guest-post-the-learning-resources26 Feb 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfremvgjc22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3meygrjdorc2tThanks for the shoutout, @espinsegall.bsky.social! In addition to the amicus brief, I shared my views on Hemani here: https://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mabi5pwy2k24 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Feb 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3meygrjdorc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mcidg44y322kI’ve filed an amicus brief in Hemani, the pending case involving a #SecondAmendment challenge to 18 USC 922(g)(3). The case is perceived as a sequel to Bruen and Rahimi. My brief argues that the Court can avoid the constitutional thicket by narrowly construing the statute. 🧵15 Jan 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcidg44y322khttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mbxjwv2otc2qIt was a treat to celebrate Prof. Dick Howard, for whom I worked as a research assistant while in law school. He received the ABA Kutak Award in recognition of his incredible career.09 Jan 2026 03:18 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbxjwv2otc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/joeljohnson13.bsky.social/post/3mbsk6nnt4s2yIt was an honor to receive the Emerging Scholar Award from the AALS Legislation Section — especially while seated next to Bill Eskridge and Mary Ann Bernard (Phil Frickey’s widow). Thanks @kevintobia.bsky.social for the kind words about my work.07 Jan 2026 03:39 +0000at://did:plc:spe6noxde5c4mjsnv7p66obm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbsk6nnt4s2y