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Federal Judge Rules Noncitizens Illegally in U.S. Have Second Amendment Rights

A landmark ruling by an Obama-appointed judge in Illinois has sparked a heated debate over the Second Amendment rights of illegal immigrants.

  • U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman ruled that a federal law prohibiting illegal immigrants from owning firearms is unconstitutional, dismissing charges against Heriberto Carbajal-Flores.
  • The decision has divided gun rights activists and prompted discussions on the implications for citizenship and gun laws.
  • Critics argue the ruling blurs the line between citizens and noncitizens, while supporters see it as a defense of fundamental rights.
  • The ruling is based on recent Supreme Court decisions emphasizing the historical tradition of firearm regulation.
  • The decision is expected to be challenged and may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
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