Strengthening the Second Amendment | D.C. v. Heller

The video discusses the legal challenge to Washington, DC's gun ban led by Robert A Levy of the Cato Institute, focusing on the Second Amendment. Levy found plaintiffs, including Dick Heller, to sue the city. The case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled 5-4 in favor of Heller, affirming an individual's right to own guns for self-defense. The decision highlighted the Second Amendment's scope beyond a well-regulated militia. However, the ruling acknowledged limits on gun rights, sparking ongoing debates about gun control and judicial interpretation.

What were the dissenting opinions regarding the interpretation of the Second Amendment?

How does the decision in DC v. Heller impact the ongoing debate about gun control in the United States?