United States v. Heller

United States v. Heller (2008) was a landmark Supreme Court case that clarified the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms. The Court ruled that individuals have the right to possess firearms for self-defense in their homes, independent of service in a militia. The decision struck down Washington, D.C.'s strict gun control laws, affirming that the right to bear arms is not limited to military purposes. This case marked a significant turn in American gun rights discussions, emphasizing individual rights over collective regulation.