Constitutional Law

article on McDonald case

In the LA Times. Memorable quote:

"The 2nd Amendment says, "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." Throughout the 19th century, and until quite recently, the high court maintained that this clause was intended to give states the power to control armed militias.

But in recent decades, most Americans have come to believe the 2nd Amendment protects their right to have a gun, regardless of whether they serve in a militia."

Full post as published by Of Arms and the Law on February 28, 2010 (boomark / email).