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Sonia Sotomayor: “The decision of the Court in Heller is--its holding has recognized an individual right to bear arms as applied to the…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
The decision of the Court in Heller is--its holding has recognized an individual right to bear arms as applied to the Federal Government.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor acknowledges the Court's recognition of individual gun rights.

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