The Supreme Court, the Second Amendment, and the Future of Gun Rights
In this episode of Amicus: A Law Review, host Jim Santelle continues his summer series examining the most significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions from the 2025–2026 term. This week, the focus turns to the Second Amendment and the evolving constitutional landscape surrounding gun rights in America. Drawing from landmark cases such as District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, Jim explains how the Court’s interpretation of the right to keep and bear arms has changed over time and how those decisions continue to shape modern firearms law.
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