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Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
Judge Overturns Illinois Assault Weapons Ban As Gov. Pritzker Vows To Appeal Ruling
The ban was signed into law in January 2023 and prohibited the sale or transfer of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in Illinois.
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of the Illinois 'Assault Weapon' Ban
He emphasizes that the rifles covered by the Illinois ban are not actually ... the prohibition of "assault weapons" and the registration requirement for previously owned guns.
Judge rules Illinois assault weapon ban unconstitutional
The Illinois ban on assault weapons has lost a major court battle. A judge for the U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois Stephen McGlynn has ruled Friday afternoon the state’s ban on the sale of assault weapons is unconstitutional for gun owners.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional
Government may not deprive law-abiding citizens of their guaranteed right to self-defense as a means of offense,” the judge wrote.
Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.
Federal appeals court hears challenge to Cook County’s gun ban
A federal appeals court three-judge panel has taken a case challenging Cook County’s ban on semi-automatic firearms under advisement. Before Illinois passed a statewide ban on semi-automatic firearms in January 2023,
Illinois files notice of appeal after district court strikes down gun ban
Attorneys for the state of Illinois filed a notice of appeal with the federal district court that found the state’s gun and magazine ban violates the U.S. Constitution. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023.
Illinois governor pledges to appeal blocked semiautomatic weapons ban
A federal judge overturned Illinois‘s ban on semiautomatic weapons on Friday, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has promised to appeal the ruling and attempt to restore the ban. “Despite those
Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional
An Illinois law banning semiautomatic guns like AR-style rifles is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Friday, citing ...
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Hancock: Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that ...
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional; attorney general vows to appeal
In this August 2012 photo, three variations of the AR-15 assault rifle are displayed at the California Department of ...