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Which constitutional amendment did Scalia argue guarantees a right to individual handgun ownership?
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In the landmark case District of Columbia v. Heller, Antonin Scalia wrote the majority opinion arguing that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees a right to individual handgun ownership. This decision marked a significant victory for gun rights advocates and solidified Scalia's reputation as a staunch defender of the Constitution's original intent.
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