Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of the Illinois 'Assault Weapon' Ban
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn says the law bans firearms covered by the Second Amendment and is not supported by historical precedent.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois’ gun ban as unconstitutional; State quickly appeals.
A downstate federal judge on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is unconstitutional and can no longer be enforced after 30 days. The ruling comes nearly two years after the ban on certain high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines was signed into law by Gov.
Illinois appeals after court strikes down gun ban that it says violates the Constitution
Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines. A federal Judge said Friday that the ban is “an affront to the Second Amendment and must be enjoined.”
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 strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional
Officials in the state have already filed an appeal after the Trump-appointed judge’s ruling, which cites recent Supreme Court decisions on the Second Amendment.
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.
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 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
Southern Illinois city faces legal battle over protest restrictions outside abortion clinics
A pro-life group is challenging town’s now-repealed “buffer zone” law, potentially reshaping protest laws nationwide.
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