Analyzing Civil Liberties: The District of Columbia v. Heller Case

This case study provides an in-depth analysis of civil liberties, focusing on the landmark case District of Columbia v. Heller. It explores the role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding civil liberties, particularly concerning the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. The study examines the historical context, the arguments presented, and the Supreme Court's ruling, emphasizing the significance of self-defense and the limitations on firearm regulations. It also touches upon the Bill of Rights and its impact on individual freedoms. The report concludes that the Supreme Court has made significant efforts to enhance the importance of civil liberties by providing equal rights to all citizens. Desklib offers additional resources, including similar case studies and solved assignments, for students seeking to deepen their understanding of law and civil liberties.

CIVIL LIBERTIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Civil Liberties
Role of Supreme Court
 Case Law : District of Columbia v. Heller
Civil Liberty Address in the Case
Importance of Ruling
Manner case moved from lower to Supreme Court.
Rights Granted to Supreme Court to Rule on Case
Conclusion
References

INTRODUCTION
Supreme Court has made efficient efforts
to curb the violations of civil liberties to
citizens by the constitution of US and for
same it has enhanced the power of
federal authorities tool. Present report
emphasizes on assessment relating to
civil liberties and role of Supreme court in
upholding them. In order to analyze the
same in detail, an in-depth assessment of
case study District of Columbia v. Heller
has been also discussed in detail manner.

CIVIL LIBERTIES
Safeguards against the activities of government
bodies.
Right to practice religion of individual desire.
No role of government in individual’s freedom.
After the first amendment individuals got freedom
from activities of government.

Grounds on which decision are made relating to
civil liberties :
Decisions of American Civil liberties are based
on Bill of Rights.
Bill of Rights are categorised into:
Freedom
Rights ensured in First Amendment
It provides provision relating to crime and
appropriate procedure.

Available civil liberties

Role of Supreme Court
 Nationalize civil liberties.
 Act as effective protector of Civil Liberties.
 Enhancing the power of civil liberty through
judicial revolutions.

The manner in which Supreme Court has influenced
the significance of Civil Liberties
 Improvement in civil liberties and rights is
main aim of court.
 People nowadays are more aware of their
civil liberties and rights.
 Change has taken place after the courts
decided to support New Deal 1937.

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 Decision of case law: United States v. Carolene
Products Co. (1938) relating to sceptical of
regulation which discriminated against
minorities like African Americans.

Powers available with Supreme Court relating to
civil liberties
 Supreme Court might extend the list of key liberties.
 Central security can be enhanced by court.

Case Law : District of Columbia v.
Heller
 It is considered as landmark case.
 Second Amendment prevents right’s to
carry weapons, embraced by Supreme
Court.
 First in-depth examination case of second
amendment.

Amendment From The Bill of Right specified in
case:
 Enhancement in awareness relating to significance
of Bill of Rights.
 Person’s right of possessing firearms should not be
breached.
 Rights should be obeyed sincerely.