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Congressman Murphy Statement on Supreme Court Decision Defending 2nd Amendment

Statement

Date: June 28, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Judicial Branch

Today, Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) released the following statement praising the Supreme Court's decision to protect the 2nd Amendment and strike down Chicago's ban on handguns. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that the Second Amendment applies not just to Washington, D.C. and other federal enclaves, but protects the rights of all Americans throughout the country. The opinion in McDonald v. City of Chicago brings an end to the nearly 30 year-long handgun ban that the city has imposed on its law-abiding citizens.

"I commend the United States Supreme Court for protecting our constitutional right to bear arms. I was honored to lend my voice to this case by signing an Amicus Brief because the government does not have the right to violate the 2nd Amendment and strip American citizens of this critical freedom. This landmark decision will further strengthen the constitutional precedent and protect our rights from unjust laws for years to come."


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