7th Circuit Court Ruling On Chicago Gun Ban

[K-Romulus]

I'm not clear what they mean by "license requirement to carry in the home". It seems strange to me that one would be allowed to own a firearm under Heller, but would need a license to carry it in one's own house.

That was a quirk in DC law, also at issue in Heller. To "carry" a handgun anywhere in DC, even in your own home, required a license from the chief of police.

 

[MDFF2008]

If you guys are libertarians and feel that way, the party needs to do some work on PR. My friend and I were discussing Ron Paul's campaign and she said that she could never vote for someone who opposes gay rights.

 

[ezliving]

Second Amendment cases up early

Friday, August 21st, 2009 3:04 pm | Lyle Denniston


The Supreme Court will consider two new cases on the scope of individuals’ Second Amendment right to have guns at its first Conference for the new Term, on Sept. 29, according to the Court’s electronic docket. Both petitions challenge a Seventh Circuit Court ruling that the Amendment does not restrict gun control laws adopted by state, county or city government, but applies only to federal laws. The cases are National Rifle Association v. Chicago (08-1497) and McDonald v. Chicago (08-1521).


The so-called “incorporation” issue is the most significant sequel issue raised in the wake of the Court’s 2008 decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, recognizing for the first time a personal right to have a gun for self-defense, at least in one’s home.
If the Court agrees to hear the new cases after its first look, that could be announced as early as the day after the Conference — that is, on Wed., Sept. 30. The first Conference of a new Term customarily is held in advance of the Term’s formal opening; this year, the Term starts Oct. 5.


The Court has not yet scheduled a time to consider another pending case on the Second Amendment issue — Maloney v. Rice (08-1592). The response in that case is now due on Aug. 28. The new Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, took part in the Maloney case when she was on the Second Circuit Court. Like the Seventh Circuit, the Second found that the Second Amendment only applies to federal laws. When the Justices consider the Maloney case, Sotomayor is not expected to take part. The fact that she had taken part in a ruling on the issue in one case, however, would not require her to withdraw from considering cases from other Circuits, like the Chicago cases.


http://www.scotusblog.com/wp/second-amendment-cases-up-early/

 

[Boxcab]

One step at a time...

 

[c&rdaze]

The best we can hope for, and of course, hope for the best.

 

[ezliving]

Perhaps all the SCOTUS McDonald threads need to be merged?