WA Supreme Court Candidate Karim Merchant on Gun Rights, Taxes & Judicial Accountability | Exclusive

WA Supreme Court Candidate Karim Merchant on Gun Rights, Taxes & Judicial Accountability | Exclusive

Author: Behind The Line Podcast July 9, 2026 Duration: 39:16

What should the Washington State Supreme Court's role really be? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Washington Supreme Court Position 7 candidate Karim Merchant to discuss some of the biggest constitutional and legal issues facing our state.

We cover the Washington capital gains tax, the $30 car tabs initiative, Article I, Section 24 of the Washington Constitution, Second Amendment protections, judicial accountability, public safety, bail, police pursuits, constitutional interpretation, and the growing concern over public confidence in Washington's courts.

This conversation is intended to help Washington voters better understand one of the candidates seeking a seat on the state's highest court ahead of the August primary. Whether you agree or disagree with the views expressed, informed voters make better decisions.

Topics discussed:

Washington Supreme Court race

Gun rights & Article I, Section 24

Capital gains tax

$30 car tabs initiative

Judicial accountability

Public safety & bail

Constitutional law

Police pursuits

Rule of law

Washington elections

What issue do you think the Washington Supreme Court should focus on most over the next decade? Let me know in the comments.

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