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Russ Feingold: So after Heller, doesn't it seem almost inevitable that when the Supreme Court again considers whether the Second…

On the recordMay 7, 2009
So after Heller, doesn't it seem almost inevitable that when the Supreme Court again considers whether the Second Amendment applies to the states, it will find the individual right to bear arms to be fundamental?
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold suggests the Supreme Court will likely recognize the Second Amendment as fundamental.

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