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Supreme Court Shoots Down DC Gun Ban

For the first time in history, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right of individual Americans to own guns.  The court split five to four, with Justice Antonin Scalia writing for the majority. Michael Doyle covers the court for the McClatchy Newspapers .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

For the first time in history, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the Second Amendment protects the right of individual Americans to own guns. The court split five to four, with Justice Antonin Scalia writing for the majority. Michael Doyle covers the court for the McClatchy Newspapers.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Michael Doyle

    McClatchy Newspapers

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