Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban

Pritzker adamant on appealing judge's ruling against Illinois' gun ban
On the House floor Tuesday, state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, said the state’s gun ban was deemed unconstitutional by Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn. He said the Pritzker administration needs to drop the appeal.
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.
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.
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 strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban
A federal judge in Illinois has ruled the state's blanket ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
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Illinois files notice of appeal after district court strikes down gun ban
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Jim Dey: Illinois gun-ban law at beginning of long road of litigation
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Federal judge declares IL’s gun ban unconstitutional, stays ruling for 30 days
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Maine 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment, lawsuit says
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Appeals court says Colorado ban on gun sales to those under 21 can take effect
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