District of Columbia v. Heller
GPTKB entity
Statements (289)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:addressed |
Self-defense rights
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased challenges to gun control laws
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Second_Amendment
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| gptkbp:argued_on |
gptkb:District_of_Columbia_government
March 18, 2008 |
| gptkbp:argued_on_behalf_of |
gptkb:Robert_A._Levy
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| gptkbp:argument_against |
Public safety concerns
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| gptkbp:argument_for |
Self-defense
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| gptkbp:case_analysis |
Used in law schools for constitutional law courses
Examined the balance between rights and regulations Examined the historical context of the Second Amendment Continues to be cited in legal arguments regarding gun rights |
| gptkbp:case_number |
07-290
Appealed to the Supreme Court Brought by a D. C. special police officer Challenged the D. C. Code provisions Lower court ruled against Heller Part of broader gun rights movement Significant public interest and media coverage |
| gptkbp:case_outcome |
Constitutional interpretation of the Second Amendment
Impact on future Supreme Court decisions. Affirmed individual right to possess firearms Influenced public policy on firearms Majority ruling Majority opinion emphasized individual rights Declared handgun ban unconstitutional Expanded interpretation of gun rights Influenced public opinion on gun ownership Expanded individual rights under the Second Amendment Declared the D. C. law unconstitutional Struck down the ban on handgun possession in the home Led to increased awareness of Second Amendment issues Influenced state-level gun laws. Invalidated specific gun control measures. Constitutional right to bear arms |
| gptkbp:case_significance |
Landmark decision in American constitutional law
Reinforced the right to bear arms Considered a victory for gun rights advocates |
| gptkbp:case_types |
Constitutional law case
Civil rights case Constitutional law case. |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Expanded interpretation of the Second Amendment
Influenced gun control laws in the United States Challenged gun control laws across the country Impact on state gun laws Set the stage for future gun rights litigation Led to challenges against various gun control laws. Expanded interpretation of individual gun ownership rights |
| gptkbp:constitutional_amendment_involved |
gptkb:Second_Amendment
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:Dick_Anthony_Heller gptkb:District_of_Columbia |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced popular culture discussions on gun rights
Shifted public perception of gun ownership |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
June 26, 2008 |
| gptkbp:discussed_in_congress |
Legislative hearings
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| gptkbp:discussed_in_media |
News articles
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| gptkbp:dissenting_opinion |
gptkb:4
gptkb:Justice_John_Paul_Stevens gptkb:Justice_Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg gptkb:Justice_David_Souter gptkb:Justice_Stephen_Breyer Concern over public safety Argued for collective rights interpretation Emphasis on collective rights The ruling undermines the ability to regulate firearms. Collective rights and state regulation. Context of public safety and regulation. The historical context supports regulation of firearms. The regulation of firearms is a matter for the states. The decision undermines public safety. The Second Amendment does not guarantee an individual right to own firearms. The majority's interpretation is inconsistent with historical understanding. |
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
Gun control vs. gun rights
Revived discussions on gun control and rights. |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
June 26, 2008
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| gptkbp:election |
5-4
5-4 decision |
| gptkbp:examined_by_courts |
gptkb:Lower_courts
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
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| gptkbp:has_implications_for |
Self-defense laws
Law enforcement practices Public safety regulations Civil liberties debates Public opinion on gun control Concealed carry laws Gun ownership rights Gun violence prevention efforts Assault weapon bans Constitutional amendments proposals Constitutional law interpretation Judicial review of gun laws Gun rights advocacy groups Civic engagement on gun issues Cultural attitudes towards firearms Federalism in gun regulation Gun control advocacy strategies Gun ownership statistics Gun rights litigation strategies International comparisons of gun laws Judicial appointments related to gun rights Legislative proposals on firearms Media coverage of gun rights issues Political campaigns on gun control Public health approaches to gun violence Research on gun violence prevention State constitutional amendments on gun rights |
| gptkbp:highlights |
Constitutional interpretation issues
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Historical context of the Second Amendment
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-9/11 security concerns
Post-9/11 gun rights activism Post-9/11 gun rights debates Post-9/11 gun rights movement Part of a broader debate on gun rights in America. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Landmark case in American legal history
Influenced gun rights advocacy Marked a turning point in Second Amendment jurisprudence |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
District of Columbia v. Heller
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| gptkbp:impact |
Expanded interpretation of the Second Amendment
Gun control laws in the United States Influenced gun control legislation Influenced gun control laws nationwide Increased scrutiny of gun laws |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Public opinion on gun rights
Gun ownership culture State laws on firearms |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Public opinion on gun control
Advocacy groups for gun control Advocacy groups for gun rights Historical gun laws in the U. S. State-level gun laws Historical context of the Second Amendment Historical gun control debates National Rifle Association advocacy Previous gun control legislation |
| gptkbp:influenced_judicial_philosophy |
Originalism
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Advocacy groups
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| gptkbp:involved_parties |
gptkb:Dick_Anthony_Heller
gptkb:District_of_Columbia |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
Gun control vs. gun rights
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Law review articles
Political science studies Constitutional law experts Legal commentators Judicial analysis articles |
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
Gun control advocates
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
Legal briefs
Numerous subsequent court cases Supreme Court opinions Legal briefs for gun control cases Legal briefs for gun rights cases 554 U. S. 570 (2008) Subsequent Supreme Court rulings Numerous legal cases regarding gun rights 554 U. S. 570 |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
Public forums
Legal textbooks Civic education programs Legal conferences |
| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
Legal scholars
Judicial reviews Constitutional debates |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
Political debates
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| gptkbp:is_standardized_by |
Strict scrutiny for gun regulations
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| gptkbp:judges |
Justices Roberts, Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, and Alito
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| gptkbp:judicial_review |
Constitutionality of laws
Constitutional review Constitutional review. Judicial scrutiny of gun laws Constitutionality of D. C. gun laws Justices Breyer, Ginsburg, Souter, and Stevens Judicial review of legislative action. |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:District_of_Columbia
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| gptkbp:key_issues |
Second Amendment rights
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Increased gun sales
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| gptkbp:legal_context |
gptkb:Constitution
Gun control debate in the United States Gun control laws in the United States |
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
2007-2008
Originalism Judicial activism Judicial restraint Set a precedent for future gun rights litigation Textualism Constitutional interpretation of rights Established a precedent for individual gun ownership rights. Set a standard for evaluating gun laws Interpreted the Second Amendment as protecting individual rights Established a constitutional right to possess firearms. Changed the landscape of gun rights litigation. Part of the broader legal framework regarding civil liberties. |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
Second Amendment rights
Self-defense as a fundamental right Interpretation of the Second Amendment's wording Ongoing discussions about gun rights and regulation Ongoing debates about the interpretation of the Second Amendment. |
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
Expanded interpretation of the Second Amendment
Affirmed the right to possess firearms in the home Increased challenges to gun control laws Individual right to possess firearms Invalidated specific gun regulations in D. C. Invalidated laws restricting gun ownership Affirmed the right to possess firearms for self-defense Expanded interpretation of individual rights under the Constitution. |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
gptkb:Alan_Gura
Debate on originalism Debate on living constitutionalism Interpreted the Second Amendment as protecting individual rights Debated its implications for state laws |
| gptkbp:legal_scholars_response |
Debate over originalism
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Brady_Handgun_Violence_Prevention_Act
gptkb:Constitution gptkb:Firearm_Owners_Protection_Act gptkb:National_Firearms_Act gptkb:Firearms_Control_Regulations_Act_of_1975 gptkb:militant_group gptkb:Gun_Control_Act_of_1968 Self-defense Gun rights policies Gun rights legislation Prompted new gun control laws in various states Prompted legislative responses at federal and state levels. |
| gptkbp:majority_opinion_context |
Context of individual liberties.
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| gptkbp:majority_opinion_influence |
Influenced public opinion on gun rights.
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| gptkbp:majority_opinion_key_point |
Certain restrictions on firearms are permissible.
The right to bear arms is not unlimited. The Second Amendment protects the right to possess a handgun for self-defense. |
| gptkbp:majority_opinion_rationale |
The historical context of the Second Amendment supports individual rights.
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| gptkbp:material |
Challenge to D. C. gun laws by a private citizen
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:oral_arguments_heard_on |
March 18, 2008
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Struck down Washington D. C.'s handgun ban
Struck down Washington D. C. handgun ban |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Constitution
American legal history Legal precedent |
| gptkbp:part_of_discussion |
Rights of individuals
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| gptkbp:part_of_legal_history |
Gun rights movement
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| gptkbp:precedent |
gptkb:United_States_v._Miller
Individual right to bear arms Influenced future gun rights cases Influenced state gun laws Subsequent gun rights cases Established individual rights interpretation of the Second Amendment Future gun rights litigation Set a precedent for future Second Amendment cases. |
| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:Dick_Anthony_Heller
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Chief_Justice_John_Roberts
gptkb:Justice_Antonin_Scalia gptkb:Justice_Anthony_Kennedy gptkb:Justice_Samuel_Alito gptkb:Justice_Clarence_Thomas 5-4 The Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia. Individual rights versus collective rights. The right to bear arms is a fundamental right. The handgun ban and requirement to keep firearms nonfunctional in the home violate the Second Amendment. |
| gptkbp:public_policy_effect |
Influenced gun policy debates in Congress
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
Polarizing opinions on gun rights
Polarizing issue in American politics Polarized opinions on gun rights Polarizing debate on gun control Polarizing opinions on gun rights and regulation. |
| gptkbp:related_cases |
gptkb:Peruta_v._California
gptkb:United_States_v._Lopez gptkb:United_States_v._Miller gptkb:Mc_Donald_v._City_of_Chicago gptkb:District_of_Columbia_v._Heller_II gptkb:New_York_State_Rifle_&_Pistol_Association_Inc._v._Bruen Influenced cases regarding gun rights. |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Mc_Donald_v._City_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
gptkb:District_of_Columbia
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Extensive legal scholarship
Examined implications for federalism Extensive legal scholarship and debate Extensively analyzed in law reviews and legal studies. |
| gptkbp:significance |
First Supreme Court case to explicitly rule on the Second Amendment
First Supreme Court case to rule on the Second Amendment First Supreme Court case to rule on the Second Amendment since 1939 Landmark case in gun rights advocacy First Supreme Court case to address the Second Amendment since 1939 Significant in the context of American constitutional law. |
| gptkbp:sparked |
National debate on gun control
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| gptkbp:subsequent_rulings |
Expanded interpretations of the Second Amendment
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
gptkb:United_States_Supreme_Court |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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