The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Washington, D.C.’s ban on handguns violates the Second Amendment rights of individuals, marking a significant legal victory for gun rights advocates. In a narrow 5-4 decision, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote that while Washington faces serious crime issues, outright banning handguns for self-defense in homes is unconstitutional.
This landmark ruling has immediate implications, as District officials have just 21 days to implement a new handgun registration process. Amidst the ruling, gun control groups express concern over the potential weakening of laws nationwide, while the National Rifle Association signals plans to challenge similar bans in other cities. As public opinion shifts, with 67% of Americans affirming the individual right to gun ownership, the debate surrounding the Second Amendment intensifies.
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