Armed Protection of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who rejected the private right of armed self-defense, is protected by armed guards. One of the guards shot a would-be carjacker outside her home. The incident occurred after the carjacker pointed a gun at the U.S. Marshal assigned to protect Sotomayor. In the McDonald v. Chicago decision, the SCOTUS found that Second Amendment rights are incorporated via the Fourteenth Amendment.
Key Points
- Sotomayor's armed guards shot a would-be carjacker outside her home
- In the McDonald v. Chicago decision, SCOTUS found Second Amendment rights are incorporated via the Fourteenth Amendment
Pros
- Armed guards provide protection for Justice Sotomayor
Cons
- Rejecting the private right of armed self-defense while benefiting from armed protection