Federal Judge Overturns Illinois Assault Weapons Ban as Unconstitutional
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A federal judge has overturned Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, citing recent Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment. The Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans AR-15 rifles and similar firearms, was enacted in response to a 2022 mass shooting. Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul plan to appeal the decision, arguing the law enhances public safety. The Illinois State Rifle Association supports the ruling, claiming it upholds the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
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