Quick note: SCOTUS Blog is reporting that Scalia authored the 5-4 decision that makes the DC ban on handguns unconstitutional.
Update Decision text available here
Update #2 earlier diary is here but the headline is not obvious to non-legal folks.
Big win for the NRA et al. The reasoning should be interesting - the actual opinion is not out yet.
This is why elections matter. This is why Democrats should fight the hell out of appointees like Alito and Roberts.
More as I read the actual opinion.