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Second Amendment Interpretation

The interpretation of the Second Amendment, its historical context and modern legal implications

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Jan 25, 2026
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Is it unlawful to carry a gun at a protest

is not uniformly unlawful across the ; there is no single federal ban and the legal picture is a patchwork of state and local rules, court decisions, and generally applicable criminal laws that can pr...

Jan 27, 2026
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How do Minnesota’s permit-to-carry rules address the obligation to carry ID and what penalties apply for not doing so?

requires a permit to carry a handgun in public and ties that permit to proof of identity during application and possession; the statutory home for the rule and the penalties is Minnesota Statute §624....

Jan 26, 2026
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Can I legally carry a gun to a protest in the state of mn

is legally fraught: available reporting shows Minnesota permit-holders are generally allowed to carry in public and many gun-rights advocates and local experts say exercising First and rights together...

Jan 26, 2026

The second ammendment and being assulted by Ice officers. can someone exercise the 2nd if they're a citzen hindered by ice?

A citizen confronted by officers retains constitutional protections — including Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and First Amendment rights to record officers — ...

Jan 28, 2026

Is it legal to bring a loaded firearm with multiple magazines to a protest in Minnesota

law permits a person with a state permit to carry a handgun in public, concealed or openly, and there is no state statute that bars carrying a firearm at a demonstration; therefore, under state law it...

Jan 29, 2026

What specific provisions are being challenged in Oregon's 2025 gun law and who are the plaintiffs?

’s core provisions under legal attack in are the permit-to-purchase regime (including background checks and safety training) and a ban on large‑capacity magazines capable of holding more than 10 round...

Jan 28, 2026

How have courts ruled in Minnesota or federal cases when protesters legally carried firearms during demonstrations?

Federal and courts have produced mixed outcomes when protests involved : Minnesota judges have at times protected protesters’ rights against federal agents’ detention and use of crowd-control tactics ...

Jan 15, 2026

How does Congress initiate the process of removing a president under the 25th Amendment?

Congress’s formal role in removing a president under the 25th Amendment is narrowly defined: Congress must resolve a dispute triggered by the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet (or another b...