Federal Judge Overturns Illinois Assault Weapons Ban, State Plans Appeal
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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 banned AR-15 rifles and similar firearms, was enacted in response to a 2022 mass shooting. The ruling, which will take effect in 30 days, has prompted Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul to announce plans for a swift appeal. The Illinois State Rifle Association supports the ruling, arguing it upholds the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
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