SCOTUS: Chicago Handgun Ban Unconstitutional
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In yet another 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a handgun ban in Chicago, Ill., reports The Los Angeles Times. This ruling resolves lingering questions that remained after the Court determined two years ago that under the 2nd Amendment individuals have a right to have a gun for protection in the nation's capital, but did not decide whether the decision could be used to challenge municipal or state laws.
Reports the LA Times:
In Monday's decision, the court said the constitutional protection of the 2nd Amendment extends to city and state laws, not just federal measures.
Gun-rights advocates have been closely following the Chicago case. They said a victory for the 2nd Amendment would clear the way for constitutional challenges to restrictions on firearms to be heard in federal courts nationwide.
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