Supreme Court Rules in District of Columbia v. Heller
Source: District of Columbia v. Heller | Summary, Ruling, & Facts (2025-06-20)
The case of District of Columbia v. Heller involved a significant legal dispute over gun rights. The Supreme Court's ruling addressed the interpretation of the Second Amendment and its application to individual firearm ownership. This landmark decision clarified that individuals have a constitutional right to possess firearms for lawful purposes, shaping future gun legislation and rights debates in the United States.