High Court Rules in Favor of Gun Rights

The Supreme Court ruled for the first time that gun possession is fundamental to American freedom, giving federal judges the power to strike down state and local weapons laws for violating the Second Amendment.

Hooray!

In a 5-4 ruling, the court held that the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right that binds states.

You can read the decision here. Starting on page 68, read Justice Thomas’s decision, with a history lesson. More from Instapundit

it really is interesting how much emphasis the majority, and Justice Thomas’s concurrence, put on the racist roots of gun control. See this article and this one by Bob Cottrol and Ray Diamond for more background. And isn’t it interesting that this is happening on the same day the Senate’s last Klansman went to his reward?

SCOTUS blog apparently is down. Will update with link once it’s available.