Federal judge strikes down Illinois’ gun ban as ... - MSN
A display case holds an assortment of AR-15-style rifles at Accuracy Firearms on Jan. 26, 2023, in Effingham.© John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/TNS. A downstate federal judge on Friday ruled that ...
US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, …
The Protect Illinois Communities Act, signed into law in January 2023 by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, took effect Jan. 1. It bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns, large-capacity magazines and an ...
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional
6 days ago · November 8, 2024 / 4:46 PM CST / CBS Chicago. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled the state's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional, but will hold off on ...
Illinois assault weapons ban update: Federal judge strikes down gun law …
6 days ago · By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, Tre Ward, and Rob Elgas Saturday, November 9, 2024 4:18AM A ruling from a federal judge could impact Illinois gun laws.
Downstate judge set to rule next month on constitutionality of Illinois …
Sep 19, 2024 · Judge Stephen McGlynn made the comments at the end of the four-day bench trial, one of several remarks he made during the trial about the value of AR-15-style guns as tools for civilian self-defense. McGlynn said he plans to rule on whether or not the law is unconstitutional in about a month.
Federal trial poses latest test for Illinois gun ban - Chicago Tribune
Sep 16, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD — Legal wrangling over Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is set to resume Monday in East St. Louis, where a federal judge will consider a challenge to the constitutionality of a law that...
Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place as it ...
Jul 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday avoided taking up a series of new cases about the scope of the right to bear arms and left in place an Illinois law that bans assault-style weapons such as...
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Dec 5, 2023 · Illinois’ assault weapons ban is wide-ranging and affects a variety of firearms and accessories, most notably weapons based on the design of the AR-15. The law classifies more than 170 different models of firearm as assault weapons.
New State Police rules for assault weapons permits will ... - NPR Illinois
Sep 19, 2023 · The law, officially known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act, bans the sale and possession of firearms defined as “assault weapons” as well as assault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, .50 caliber cartridges and high-capacity magazines.
Illinois assault weapons ban update: IL Supreme Court rules in …
Aug 11, 2023 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Illinois Supreme Court found the state's assault weapons ban constitutional Friday, overturning a lower court decision. Governor JB Pritzker signed an assault weapons ban...
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