A federal judge ruled Illinois' semiautomatic weapon ban unconstitutional, prompting an appeal.

A federal judge has ruled that Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, part of the Protect Illinois Communities Act signed in January 2023, is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn's ruling, which includes a 30-day stay, allows Illinois time to appeal. Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul plan to challenge the decision, which may influence broader gun control discussions in the U.S.

November 08, 2024
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