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District of Columbia v. Heller

Coverage of District of Columbia v. Heller in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 01:42 UTCMost recent: Jul 10 · 14:30 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 10 · 14:30 UTCSCOTUSBLOG
    The limits of the Second Amendment

    The article examines unresolved questions about the Second Amendment, including definitions of 'the people' and 'Arms,' and explores legal limits on firearm possession in sensitive places and by certain individuals. It references key cases like District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, highlighting court analyses of restrictions on guns in locations such as parks, bars, and treatment centers.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 01:42 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Ninth Circuit once again considers California ban on rifle sales to young adults

    The Ninth Circuit Court heard arguments over California's ban on selling semiautomatic centerfire rifles to 18- to 20-year-olds and its requirement for young adults to have a hunting license to purchase long guns. Plaintiffs, two gun retailers, argued the restrictions violate the Second Amendment, citing historical practices of arming young adults during the American Revolution and the Supreme Court's Heller decision.