Supreme Court Strikes Down Chicago Gun Ban: A Landmark Ruling for Second Amendment Rights. On June 28, 2010, the US Supreme Court delivered a significant blow to restrictive gun control laws in a major victory for gun rights advocates. In the case of McDonald v. City of Chicago, the court ruled that the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms, applies to both federal and state governments. This historic decision effectively overturned Chicago's ban on handguns, marking a major shift in the nation's gun control landscape. The ruling has far-reaching implications for gun ownership laws across the country, setting a precedent that could impact cities and states with similar restrictions.
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