“It has been one week since the US Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller. While a few lawsuits have been filed, there has not been the tidal wave of suits predicted. What has occurred is that now that commentators have read the opinion and considered its implications, the vindication of this particular ‘privilege and immunity’ of US Citizenship was really vindicated because of the actions of supporters of civil rights. It should also likely call for calls in various quarters for a robust increase in fee awards in 42 USC 1983 action via amendments to 42 USC 1988. ” (07/07/08)