Friday, December 14, 2012

Fourth Circuit -- US v. Nicolas Carpio-Leon

Illegal aliens do not have the 2A right to bear arms.

Right is limited to law-abiding members of the political community.

Deference to political branches on matters of immigration.

Statute survives rational basis, as illegal guns are a burden on commerce and a threat to government officials.


US v. Nicolas Carpio-Leon
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.