Understanding the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution: Text, Interpretation, and Impact

Explore key developments related to Understanding the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution: Text, Interpretation, and Impact in this special report.

Several Supreme Court cases have significantly shaped the legal landscape surrounding the Second Amendment:

• District of Columbia v. Heller (2008): This landmark case affirmed the individual's right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia.
• McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010): This decision extended the Second Amendment's reach, applying it to state and local governments.