District of Columbia v. Heller Case

On March 18, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case District of Columbia v. Heller, 128 S. Ct. 645, 169 L. Ed. 2d 417 (2007), an appeal of Parker v. District of Columbia, 478 F.3d 370 (D.C. Cir. 2007), in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms that is unrelated to service in a well-regulated militia. This ruling was in contrast to well over 200 federal and state court cases, and U.S. Supreme Court precedent, holding that the Second Amendment does not confer an individual right to own or possess firearms. Collected here are LCAV’s materials regarding the Heller case, as well as other information relevant to the case.

Supreme Court Agrees to Review Second Amendment Case

LCAV’s statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review the District of Columbia Circuit opinion.

LCAV Amicus Brief

LCAV joined with 11 major U.S. cities and the United States Conference of Mayors in filing an amicus brief in support of the District of Columbia in the case.

LCAV Op Ed

LCAV’s Op Ed regarding the case was published in the Recorder legal newspaper of Northern California on the eve of oral arguments.

LCAV Second Amendment FAQ

LCAV responds to frequently asked questions about the history and meaning of the Second Amendment.

Oral Argument Transcript

Review the official transcript of oral arguments in the case.

Oral Argument Audio

Hear the audio of the oral arguments in the case.