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firearm possession by felons and the mentally ill
Coverage of firearm possession by felons and the mentally ill in the Nexus archive.
- The limits of the Second Amendment
The article examines unresolved questions about the Second Amendment, including definitions of 'the people' and 'Arms,' and explores legal limits on firearm possession in sensitive places and by certain individuals. It references key cases like District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, highlighting court analyses of restrictions on guns in locations such as parks, bars, and treatment centers.