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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.5
How did United States v. Miller (1939) differ from District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) with regards to regulations on gun ownership?
Both cases ruled that gun ownership was strictly limited to military use.
Miller supported individual rights while Heller advocated for restrictions tied to militia service.
Miller upheld regulations linked to militia service while Heller recognized an individual's right unrelated to such service.
Both cases upheld unrestricted ownership of guns by individuals.
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