Supreme Court - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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A Corinthian-style building where the final guardians of the Constitution deliberate.
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- ... No, we actually walked up to the Supreme Court, Capitol Hill and had lunch in a great diner before heading over to Arlington Cemetry ...
- ... We quickly checked out the Capital Building and the National Mall before Rick went to the Library of Congress and Supreme Court, while Megan and Carlie rested their weary legs ...
- ... We went to Capitol hill, where the Congress Library, Supreme Court and Capitol building are ...
- ... On my way down, I passed the huge and iconic Capitol building, and the Supreme Court ...
- ... Spent few hours in the supreme court of justice ate a lunch in there, went to capitol building then to museum of natural history, got tube to pentagon then ...
- ... To find a picture they go in this order; Vietnam Memorial White House WW II Memorial National Zoo Supreme Court Smithsonian Museum Other National Archives Metro (subway system) Lincoln Memorial Library of Congress Korean War Memorial ...
- ... to Renoir, Dutch Masters to Hudson River School, Bosch to El Greco, Giotto to Early American Portraiture), Capitol Building, Supreme Court Night at the movies (Inglorious Bastards) Day 2: Hirshhorn Museum, Smithsonian American Indian Museum, Holocaust ...
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UNITED STATES COURT of APPEALS for the DISTRICT of COLUMBIA CIRCUIT - WikiVidi Documentary
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit known informally as the D.C. Circuit, is the federal appellate court for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Appeals from the D.C. Circuit, as with all U.S. Courts of Appeals, are heard on a discretionary basis by the Supreme Court. It should not be confused with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which is limited in jurisdiction by subject matter rather than geography, or with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, which is roughly equivalent to a state supreme court in the District of Columbia, and was established in 1970 to relieve the D.C. Circuit from having to take appeals from the local D.C. trial court. While it has the smallest geographic jurisdiction of any of the United States courts of appeals, the D.C. Circuit, with eleven active judgeships, is arguably the most important inferior appellate court. The court is given the responsibility of directly reviewi...
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington; D.C.; or the district, is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million tourists annually.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital.
Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018, making it the 20th most populous city in the United States.
All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: Congress (legislative), the president (executive), and the Supreme Court (judicial).
Washington is home to many national monuments, and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the Human Rights Campaign, the International Finance Corporation, and the American Red Cross.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. District voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
For statistical purposes, the District of Columbia is treated as a state-equivalent (and a county-equivalent) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
On August 24–25, 1814, in a raid known as the Burning of Washington, British forces invaded the capital during the War of 1812. The Capitol, Treasury, and White House were burned and gutted during the attack.
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. Given its prominence, the mall is often the location of political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is the largest library complex in the world with a collection of over 147 million books, manuscripts, and other materials. The United States Supreme Court Building was completed in 1935; before then, the court held sessions in the Old Senate Chamber of the Capitol.
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. Named in honor of George Washington, one of the United States' founding fathers and the leader of the American Continental Army who won the Revolutionary War, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.
Washington had an estimated population of 672,228 as of July 2015. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which the District is a part, has a population of over 6 million, the sixth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country.
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, the Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the U.S. Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections as permitted by the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
Tourism
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012.[128] The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.[81]
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009.[129] According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.[130]
Sports
Washington is one of 12 cities in the United States with teams from all four major professional men's sports and is home to one major professional women's team. The Washington Wizards (National Basketball Association), the Washington Capitals (National Hockey League), and the Washington Mystics (Women's National Basketball Association), play at the Verizon Center in Chinatown. Nationals Park, which opened in Southeast D.C. in 2008, is home to the Washington Nationals (Major League Baseball). D.C. United (Major League Soccer) plays at RFK Stadium. The Washington Redskins (National Football League) play at nearby FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
National Gallery of Art
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Library of Congress
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Newseum
National World War II Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
District of Columbia v. Heller Summary | quimbee.com
A case brief summary of District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008). Read the text case brief at
Dick Heller (plaintiff), a Washington, D.C. special police officer, applied for a registration certificate from the city of Washington, D.C. for a handgun he wished to keep at home. A Washington, D.C. statute prohibited possessing a handgun in the home without a license, and it also required any lawful handgun kept in the home to be rendered inoperable through use of a trigger-lock. The District of Columbia (defendant) denied Heller’s application for a registration certificate based on its law. Heller then filed a lawsuit in federal district court for the District of Columbia arguing that the city’s bar on the registration of handguns, its prohibition on guns in the home without a license, and its requirement of trigger-locks for lawful guns in the home all violated the Second Amendment. The district court dismissed Heller’s complaint, but the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed on the grounds that the Second Amendment grants an individual the right to bear arms. The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari.
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Typical Building in Washington DC
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital.[6] The city is also one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million tourists annually.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.
Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018, making it the 20th most populous city in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. Washington's metropolitan area, the country's sixth largest, had a 2017 estimated population of 6.2 million residents.
All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: Congress (legislative), president (executive), and the U.S. Supreme Court (judicial). Washington is home to many national monuments, and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the Human Rights Campaign, the International Finance Corporation, and the American Red Cross.
A locally elected mayor and a 13‑member council have governed the District since 1973. However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate. The District receives three electoral votes in presidential elections as permitted by the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
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Washington, D.C.
Formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington; D.C. or the district, is the capital of the United States.
Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country.
Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father.
As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital.
The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million tourists annually.
The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast.
The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria.
The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia, including the city of Alexandria; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.
Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018, making it the 20th most populous city in the United States.
Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek.
Washington's metropolitan area, the country's sixth-largest (including parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia), had a 2017 estimated population of 6.2 million residents.
All three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the District: Congress (legislative), the president (executive), and the Supreme Court (judicial).
Washington is home to many national monuments, and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall.
The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the Human Rights Campaign, the International Finance Corporation, and the American Red Cross.
A locally elected mayor and a 13 member council have governed the District since 1973.
However, Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents elect a non-voting, at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives, but the District has no representation in the Senate.
District voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961.
For statistical purposes, the District of Columbia is treated as a state-equivalent (and a county-equivalent) by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Not to be confused with Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia is a federal district court. Appeals from the District are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
The court was established by Congress in 1863 as the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, replacing the abolished circuit and district courts of the District of Columbia that had been in place since 1801. The court consisted of four justices, including a chief justice, and was granted the same powers and jurisdiction as the earlier circuit court. Any of the justices could convene a United States circuit court or a local criminal court. In 1936, Congress renamed the court the District Court for the District of Columbia. Its current name was adopted in 1948, and from then on justices were known as judges.
Originally housed in the former District of Columbia City Hall, the court now sits in the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse located at 333 Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. The District has no local district attorney or equivalent, and so local prosecutorial matters also fall into the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Assistant United States Attorneys are tasked with prosecution of not only federal crimes but also crimes that would normally be left to the state prosecutor's discretion. Because of this the District has the largest U.S. Attorney's Office in the nation, with around 250 AUSAs.
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Washington DC at Night - Washington DC Travel Guide
Take a tour of Washington, DC at Night in Washington, DC, United States -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Washington, DC is home to many of the United States' key national monuments.
The luminous pearly facades of these classic structures makes their beauty come alive at night.
The lights which illuminate the Supreme Court remain into the long hours of the night.
One of the city's most striking memorials to visit at night is the Lincoln Memorial.
This giant statue of the nation's 16th president sits in a deep pool of light.
The dome of the capitol is a glorious sight, glowing in the night air.
When night spreads its black starry sky, the city turns one hundred and eighty degrees, the dignified monuments awake to impart their wisdom on all who visit.
National Archives - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
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Repository where the most important historical documents of the United States are held, such as the original Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution and the 1297 version of the Magna Carta.
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- ... Supreme Court Smithsonian Institute - Air and Space Museum National Archives - Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Constitution Hostel for a nap National ...
- ... go in this order; Vietnam Memorial White House WW II Memorial National Zoo Supreme Court Smithsonian Museum Other National Archives Metro (subway system) Lincoln Memorial Library of Congress Korean War Memorial Washington Monument Jefferson ...
- ... I ended up walking all the way back up to the National Archives to meet Kelsie and Aids for our visit to the Washington Monument ...
- ... After much more exploring, guided by History Liaison Kevin Young, we ate lunch as we waited in the line for the National Archives ...
- ... , saw Arlington Cemetary (intended to go in and visit but it was closed off due to a a marathon), Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, National Archives (didn't go in), and the State Department (believe it or not, I was actually pretty excited about it ...
- ... best one, we saw the Oceans & Mammals, and Simons Fave; the Dinosaurs, and the Hope Diamond (see the pictures) Then the National Archives which was cool, because we'd just watched ' National Treasure' on TV, so I knew what was going on lol!! Simon ...
- ... of the four original Magna Carta documents which was signed in Runnymede, where we use to live in England After the National Archives we went down to the Natural History Museum and saw various stuffed animals including a strange tree kangaroo and the ...
- ... After a peek in the National Archives at the Magna Carta, declaration of independence, constitution and bill of rights, all showing servere signs of age, ...
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- Outside the National Archives by Harmer56 from a blog titled 9th August - D.C., all things Presidential
- Socrates - National Archives by Nietsreuef from a blog titled Washington DC Training
- National Archives of America by Berutoran from a blog titled Washington DC
- National Archives steps by Sschwaiger from a blog titled Day 42, 43 & 44: We love Washington DC
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Washington D.C. Part 4
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the Residence Act approved the creation of a capital district as permitted by the U.S. Constitution. The District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The states of Maryland and Virginia donated land along the Potomac River to form the federal district; however, Congress returned the Virginia portion in 1846. The City of Washington, located east of the preexisting port of Georgetown, was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. Congress consolidated the whole District under a single municipal government in 1871. The city and the U.S. state of Washington, which is on the country's Pacific coast, were both named in honor of George Washington.
Washington, D.C., had an estimated population of 617,996 in 2011, the 25th most populous place in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to over one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of nearly 5.6 million, the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country.
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
A locally elected mayor and 13-member city council have governed the District since 1973; however, the Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. D.C. residents therefore have less self-governance than residents of U.S. states. The District has a non-voting, at-large Congressional delegate, but no senators. The Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961, grants the District three electoral votes in presidential elections.
Historic sites and museums
The National Mall is a large, open park in downtown Washington between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. Given its prominence, the mall is often the location of political protests, concerts, festivals, and presidential inaugurations. The Washington Monument and the Jefferson Pier are near the center of the mall, south of the White House. Also on the mall are the National World War II Memorial at the east end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Directly south of the mall, the Tidal Basin features rows of Japanese cherry blossom trees that originated as gifts from the nation of Japan. The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, George Mason Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the District of Columbia War Memorial are around the Tidal Basin.
The National Archives houses thousands of documents important to American history including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is the largest library complex in the world with a collection of over 147 million books, manuscripts, and other materials. The United States Supreme Court Building was completed in 1935; before then, the court held sessions in the Old Senate Chamber of the Capitol.
The Smithsonian Institution operates 19 museums and the National Zoo, all free to the public.The Smithsonian Institution is an educational foundation chartered by Congress in 1846 that maintains most of the nation's official museums and galleries in Washington, D.C. The U.S. government partially funds the Smithsonian, thus making its collections open to the public free of charge. The most visited of the Smithsonian museums in 2010 was the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall.Other Smithsonian Institution museums and galleries on the mall are: the National Museum of Natural History; the National Museum of African Art; the National Museum of American History; the National Museum of the American Indian; the Sackler and Freer galleries, which both focus on Asian art and culture; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; the Arts and Industries Building; the S. Dillon Ripley Center; and the Smithsonian Institution Building (also known as The Castle), which serves as the institution's headquarters.Wikipedia
Artis v. District of Columbia (SCOTUS-Toons)
QUESTION: Does the tolling provision in 28 U.S.C. § 1367(d) suspend the limitations period for the state-law claims while the claim is pending and for 30 days after the claim is dismissed, or does it merely provide 30 days beyond the dismissal for the plaintiff to refile?
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Stephanie C. Artis, Petitioner v. District of Columbia, Respondent. ( No. 16-460)
Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The above-entitled matter came on for oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States at 10:03 a.m.
APPEARANCES:
ADAM G. UNIKOWSKY, Washington, D.C.; on behalf of the Petitioner
LOREN L. ALIKHAN, Deputy Solicitor General, Washington, D.C.; on behalf of the Respondent
CONTENTS:
(00:00) ORAL ARGUMENT OF: ADAM G. UNIKOWSKY On behalf of the Petitioner
(19:33) ORAL ARGUMENT OF: LOREN L. ALIKHAN On behalf of the Respondent
(46:18) REBUTTAL ARGUMENT OF: ADAM G. UNIKOWSKY On behalf of the Petitioner
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The Best of: Washington D.C, District of Columbia, USA
The United States of America's capital, Washington D.C is one of the most architecturally impressive cities in the world.
Come and take a tour of this city's most famous landmarks. It includes:
0:03 The Washington Monument. One of the most contemporary structures in Washington D.C and provides visitors with a 360° view of the city. A good tip is to arrive early as tickets sell out very quickly.
0:29 World War 2 Memorial. Is a National Memorial dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of arches surrounding a plaza and fountain, it is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. (
1:44 The Abraham Lincoln Memorial (top section).
3:15 Below the Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
4:15 Outside view of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial.
5:07 US Airways Express (Republic Airlines) - Embraer ERJ-170-100SU - N801MA flying over the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on final approach into Washington - Ronald Reagan National.
5:20 The Korean War Memorial.
5:59 American Airlines - Boeing 737-823 - N975AN flying over the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on final approach into Washington - Ronald Reagan National.
6:08 The White House (back). The most famous house in the world and home to 45 Presidents is a very impressive structure.
6:46 The White House (front).
7:04 The Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This building houses the Vice President, Joe Biden's offices as well as many of the White House employees.
7:35 The United States Supreme Court.
7:56 The United States Capitol Building (East face).
8:04 The United States Capitol Building (West face).
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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States. All three branches of the federal government of the United States are centered in the District—Congress (legislative), President (executive), and Supreme Court (judicial). Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall.
Strengthening the Second Amendment | D.C. v. Heller
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In episode 27 of Supreme Court Briefs, a gun ban in the District of Columbia gets challenged, and the Supreme Court seriously looks at the 2nd amendment for the first time in nearly 70 years.
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Robert A. Levy of the libertarian think tank the Cato Institute, seeks to challenge a DC law that made it illegal to possess handguns, automatic guns, or high capacity semi-automatic guns. In fact, the law, which had been effect since 1976, said DC residents couldn’t even keep them in their own homes.
Levy tries to find DC residents to sue the city, based on his argument that the gun ban went against the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Levy would fund the whole thing. He found six residents with various backgrounds who agreed to sue, among them Shelly Parker, a software designer who wanted a gun to defend herself against violent drug dealers in her neighborhood. Levy chose her to be the leading plaintiff. Also among the plaintiffs was a dude named Dick Heller. Heller was a licensed police officer who got to carry a gun for his security job guarding federal buildings, yet it was illegal for him to have a gun in his own home. Heller was passionately against the gun ban and spent years fighting it, even previously going to the National Rifle Association, or NRA, in attempt to sue the city. The NRA had declined.
In district court, Levy and his plaintiffs had no success. In fact, District Court Judge Ricardo Urbina dismissed the lawsuit. However, the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit reversed that dismissal, saying D.C.’s gun ban was unconstitutional. The Court argued that the Second Amendment “protects an individual right to keep and bear arms.” They also argued that right existed before the Constitution existed, and that the idea of owning a gun was that it could be used for things like hunting and self-defense. Not only self-defense from intruders to the home, but even tyrannical governments. Woah. Man, bold statements there. Oh yeah, they also said the only plaintiff who could claim damage, though, was Dick Heller, who apparently was the only one who had applied for a handgun permit but was rejected.
The District of Columbia appealed to the Supreme Court, and Heller was like, “yeah, please do.” You see, the Supreme Court had kept pretty silent on The Second Amendment throughout American history. In fact, it hadn’t even considered the true meaning of the Second Amendment for about 70 years, so when it agreed to hear the case on November 20, 2007, it was certainly historic, which is why I guess I’m making a video about this case. I mean, duh, Mr. Beat.
Anyway, the Court heard oral arguments on March 18, 2008. The big question was “Did the DC law restricting access to guns kept in the home go against the Second Amendment?”
The Court said “yes.” On June 26, 2008, it announced it had sided with Heller. It was 5-4. The Court argued the Second Amendment wasn’t just about having a well-regulated militia, and that the term “militia” wasn’t just those serving in the military. They said the Second Amendment was also about individuals having the right to have weapons to defend themselves. So this part was independent from this part. So banning guns commonly used for protection violated the Second Amendment. However, the Court added that the Second Amendment is not unlimited. Not everyone should be able to get a weapon. It wasn’t a right to have a weapon whenever or for whatever purpose. And the type of weapon mattered. Extremely dangerous weapons, not commonly used for hunting or self defense could be banned. Really, most of the arguments revolved around the self-defense argument.
09-18-2010 - Supreme Court - Washington DC