Dick Heller
Definition
Dick Heller is a former police officer who was the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, which successfully challenged Washington D.C.'s handgun ban.
Analogy
Imagine if you were a chef but your city had a rule against owning certain types of knives that you needed for cooking. You'd probably challenge this rule like Dick Heller did with gun ownership.
Related terms
Plaintiff: A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Handgun Ban: A regulation or law that prohibits the possession of handguns.
Constitutional Right: A liberty or right whose protection from governmental interference is guaranteed by a constitution.
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