District of Columbia v. Heller was a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court in 2008. It held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for self-defense within their home, striking down a D.C. law that banned handguns.
Related terms
Incorporation Doctrine: The principle that certain provisions of the Bill of Rights apply to state and local governments through the Fourteenth Amendment.
Strict Constructionism: An approach to interpreting the Constitution that emphasizes sticking closely to its original meaning and intentions.
Precedent: A legal decision or ruling that serves as an authoritative guide for future cases.
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