26 jun 2008 ano - Heller v District of Columbia

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The District of Columbia code made it illegal to carry an unauthorized handgun. Dick Anthony Heller applied to get a one-year license for a handgun for his home but was denied. Heller sued Washington DC claiming it took away his Second Amendment rights to not allow him to own a gun.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Heller 5-4 claiming that he has the Second Amendment right to keep a handgun in his home to protect himself. This ruling impacted Gun Laws across the USA and led to other trials such as McDonald vs the City of Chicago

Amendment in Question: 2nd
Source: Oyez.org

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