Illinois Cracks Down on Controversial Gun Ads Targeting Children and Extremists

Illinois is set to ban advertising for firearms that are deemed to pose a public safety threat or appeal to children, militants, or potential illegal users. The legislation, which Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to sign into law, aims to curb mass shootings. Gun-rights advocates argue that the ban violates both the right to own guns and free speech. Illinois will become the eighth state to allow lawsuits against firearms manufacturers or distributors. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts by Democratic lawmakers to address gun violence, despite legal challenges from gun-rights advocates.