Second Amendment

American  

noun

1. an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms as necessary to maintain a state militia.

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Second Amendment

And so Freeman held that this fact alone was sufficient to grant them constitutional protections under the Second Amendment.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

The 9-0 ruling is a victory for supporters of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Jones repeatedly claimed the family members were paid actors, taking part in a hoax to bolster support for repealing the Second Amendment.

From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2026

“The Second Amendment is an important civil right,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

And why is self-defense an important consideration in showing how laws to prevent gun violence align with the Second Amendment?

From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2026