Federal judge overturns Illinois assault weapons ban, stateline navigates what’s next
The lawmaker expects an immediate appeal from Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. And although the state courts affirmed the ban, Rep. Vella can’t pr
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.
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 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.
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 declares Illinois assault weapon ban unconstitutional
Illinois lawmakers first passed the assault weapon ban, as well as a ban on high-capacity ammo magazines, in January 2023. Public pressure to outlaw assault weapons built in the aftermath of the July 4, 2022 Highland Park mass shooting, which suspected gunman Robert Crimo III carried out using legally-purchased guns.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional
Government may not deprive law-abiding citizens of their guaranteed right to self-defense as a means of offense,” the judge wrote.
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Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional; attorney general vows to appeal
In this August 2012 photo, three variations of the AR-15 assault rifle are displayed at the California Department of Justice ...
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban is unconstitutional, according to a decision released Friday.