Supreme Court Extends Gun Rights Nationwide

Associated Press, Washington Post
Mon, 06/28/2010 - 7:46am

Supreme Court extends gun rights nationwide

Justices signal that less severe federal, state or local restrictions could survive challenges. Supreme Court of the United States - Right to keep and bear arms - Supreme Court - Law - Gun Control

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