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Supreme Court Extends Rights of US Gun Owners, Bans Chicago Gun Ban
29 June 2010
Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities and states must abide by the 2nd Amendment, strengthening the rights of gun owners and opening courthouse doors nationwide for gun rights advocates to argue that restrictions on firearms are unconstitutional.
In a 5-4 decision, the justices said the right to have a handgun for self-defense is "fundamental from an American perspective [and] applies equally to the federal government and the states."
The high... (GunPolicy.org)