Topic: Dick Heller
Top galleries, list articles, quizzes
-
US Supreme Court: Big 21st century rulings
The past 12 years have seen significant US high court decisions with wide-ranging effects on personal freedoms and national politics. Another key ruling is expected this summer on President Obama's health-care reform law. Here are some recent top rulings, all decided by 5-to-4 votes.
All Content
-
US Supreme Court: Big 21st century rulings
The past 12 years have seen significant US high court decisions with wide-ranging effects on personal freedoms and national politics. Another key ruling is expected this summer on President Obama's health-care reform law. Here are some recent top rulings, all decided by 5-to-4 votes.
-
Handgun ban no more? Big Supreme Court victory for gun owners
Handgun ban: The Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have the right to own a handgun anywhere they live.
-
Chicago gun ban: City will continue fight if court strikes down gun ban
Chicago gun ban may be struck down by the Supreme Court, but the city will attempt to make gun ownership more difficult.
-
Federal judge OKs D.C.'s latest set of gun-control laws
Washington, D.C., enacted new gun-control laws after the US Supreme Court in 2008 invalidated its previous gun ordinance. On Friday, a federal judge upheld the new rules, though the decision is expected to be appealed.
-
Battle over gun rights – Round 2
Handgun bans under fire after high court's ruling. Oak Park, Ill., fights back.
-
Supreme Court asserts broad gun rights
The historic 5 to 4 ruling says the right to bear arms applies to individuals.
-
Historic case may decide U.S. gun rights
Hearings on the constitutionality of a D.C. gun ban begin Tuesday. The Supreme Court is looking at the Second Amendment for the first time since 1939.
Become part of the Monitor community