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 others who may use the weapons illegally. The ban, which Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to sign into law, has drawn criticism from gun-rights advocates who argue that it violates both the right to own guns and free speech. The legislation is part of ongoing efforts by Democratic lawmakers to curb gun violence, and Illinois would become the eighth state to allow lawsuits against firearms manufacturers or distributors. The move follows a surge in mass shootings and is supported by the state's Attorney General, who cites the marketing of firearms to children as a concern.