District of Columbia v. Heller — Stevens, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Stevens, joined by Justice Souter, Justice Ginsburg, and Justice Breyer, dissents. He argues the Second Amendment protects a collective right tied to militia service, not an individual right to self-defense. The dissent critiques the majority for ignoring the historical context, the Amendment's preamble, and binding precedent in United States v. Miller.