What Comes Next After Judge Strikes Down Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban
1 day ago · A federal judge has ruled Illinois’ ban on so-called assault weapons is unconstitutional. The Protect Illinois Communities Act, or PICA, has since 2023 banned assault weapons, as well as 15-round handgun magazines and 10-round long-gun magazines. Gun owners argue the ban infringes on their constitutional right to bear arms.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois’ gun ban as ... - MSN
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 ...
US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons | AP News
4 days ago · 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 assortment of attachments largely in response to the 2022 Independence Day shooting at a parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of the Illinois 'Assault Weapon' Ban
1 day ago · A federal judge in Illinois recently issued a permanent injunction against that state's "assault weapon" ban, deeming it inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The Protect Illinois Communities ...
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons ... - CNN
4 days ago · Springfield, Illinois AP —. A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second ...
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban
1 day ago · Posted November 11, 2024 12:49 PM. SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it.That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the state ...
Illinois assault weapons ban update: Federal judge rules gun law ...
4 days ago · CHICAGO (WLS) -- A downstate federal judge has ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban unconstitutional on Friday. The judge in the case sided with the plaintiffs who argue the ban is for weapons that ...
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional ...
4 days ago · U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn put his ruling on hold for 30 days, likely in anticipation of the appeal. The litigation over Illinois’ assault weapons ban is viewed as likely to reach as ...
Downstate judge set to rule next month on constitutionality of Illinois …
Sep 19, 2024 · The federal judge overseeing a trial challenging Illinois’ assault weapons ban wondered aloud from the bench on Thursday whether the guns currently outlawed by the state might have prevented the 1917 race riots in East St. Louis - …
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...