Rep. Cole Praises Supreme Court's Decision Upholding Gun Owners' Rights
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal appeals court decision that the gun ban in Washington, DC is unconstitutional.
"For far too long, certain American citizens have had their right to keep and bear arms denied," Congressman Cole said. "The Second Amendment of the Constitution very clearly establishes the right of all law abiding Americans to own a firearm, yet this right has been denied to residents of our nation's capital for over 30 years. I applaud the Supreme Court for finally restoring this right. This is a true victory for freedom and one that underscores the significance of individual Constitutional rights."
"The weight and importance of this ruling cannot be overstated. This not only restores the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Washington, DC, it paves the way for the restoration of these rights to other citizens living under unconstitutional gun bans throughout the rest of the country."
Earlier this year Congressman Cole was among 250 House Members and 55 Senators who signed an amicus brief defending the right of residents of the District of Columbia to own a handgun.
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