A fatal shooting of a legally armed US citizen, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, in Minneapolis has ignited debate over the Second Amendment. Social media users are questioning whether constitutional gun rights still protect citizens during federal operations.

The Debate on the U.S. Constitution This book examines the historical, legal, political, and cultural controversies surrounding the U.S. federal Second Amendment right to bear arms. The Second Amendment is not merely a constitutional clause but a product reflecting America’s unique political philosophy and civic ethics,

A Second Opinion is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional litigation. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. This column will focus less ...