OT: 2nd Amendment case

Feb 09, 2008 0 Replies

Here's a surprising one: Congress filed an amicus brief on behalf of the respondents today. Over half of each body -- 55 senators and 250 representatives -- plus Dick Cheney signed it. What's weird is that it contradicts much of the DOJ brief says.



It's also an interesting brief, strongly supporting the individual-rights position.



Here's the brief:



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Here's the SCOTUSblog comment about it:



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And here's a Washington Post article about it, "Majority of Hill Stands Against D.C. Gun Ban":



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Don't use the link to the brief that's in the Washington Post article. It's an incomplete version.


-- Ed Huntress


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