THE SUPREME COURT PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN ENABLING GUN VIOLENCE
All members of the Court’s conservative majority have, in prior rulings, taken stands that are in direct opposition with efforts to end gun violence.
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority plays an important role in enabling gun violence. Armed with extreme readings of the 2nd Amendment, the conservative justices have a chilling effect on advocacy that’s desperately needed to end the violence.
“The result is that those who want more gun safety measures constantly trim their sails. That includes Democrats (and a few Republicans) at the state and federal level, who would support meaningful gun legislation but decide not to bother, since they think the Supreme Court will just strike it down.”
—Aaron Belkin , The Washington Post
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