Mcdonald V. Chicago Case Study

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When a collection of people with common ideals and values congregate into a group for the means of political gain, they become a much greater presence than if they remained individuals. Whether through singular interest groups or through national political parties, they acquire the power to influence change in the political system, determined to see their viewpoints prevail. This practice was apparent at the time of McDonald v. Chicago. In the time period before the McDonald v. Chicago ruling, numerous people, either through interest groups or political parties, sought the influence the court’s decision and ensure that their viewpoints towards the matter of firearms predominated in the court of law. Public opinion surrounding firearms is vital to understanding why McDonald v. Chicago first originated as well as why numerous interest groups and individuals from political parties became involved in voicing their opinion on the matter. As data collected from Pew Research Center displays, in 2010, the year of the McDonald v. …show more content…

Chicago. The National Rifle Association, otherwise referred to as the NRA, was especially momentous when it came to their involvement in the case. The NRA, a political lobby in support of gun rights, was included in the petitioners of McDonald v. Chicago, having sued the city for its handgun laws (Nieto, 2011, p. 1119). On the other end of the spectrum were several organizations in support of the Chicago gun laws. This included the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, a 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for the for the reduction of gun violence through research, submitting its opinion on the McDonald v. Chicago case to the Supreme Court, helping shape the opinions of the dissenting justices (Horwitz & Schreiber, 2010). These groups, along with countless others, offered legal and monetary support to both the petitioners and respondents of McDonald v.

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