McDonald v Chicago

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McDonald v Chicago

The Second Amendment applies to the states through the 14th Amendment (selective incorporation)

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Year

2010

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What happened

Chicago had a law that effectively banned handguns

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Who challenged it

Otis McDonald argued it violated his rights

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Big question

Does the Second Amendment apply to state and local governments?

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Ruling

The right to bear arms is considered a fundamental right

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Second amendment

Right to keep and bear arms

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14th amendment (Due process clause)

Used to apply rights to the states

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Effect on federalism

Limited state power and strengthened individual rights nationally