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Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional

Headline from CBS News

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.

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Reports & sources

31 articles, oldest first.

  1. Breitbart News

    Federal Judge Blocks Illinois 'Assault Weapons' Ban (opens Breitbart News)

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    A federal judge issued a permanent injunction enjoining Illinois from enforcing the state's "assault weapons" ban.

  2. Bearing Arms

  3. KOB 4

    US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal (opens KOB 4)

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    A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms. U.S. District Judge Stephen P.

  4. AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban: Major Win for Gun Owners’ Rights! (opens AmmoLand Shooting Sports News)

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    As if gun rights activists have not had enough winning for one week, with the landslide Trump election win. Now, a major victory for gun rights advocates has unfolded in Illinois...

  5. CBS News

    Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional (opens CBS News)

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    U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.

  6. The Pantagraph

    Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal (opens The Pantagraph)

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    A federal judge on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban and ordered the state not to enforce it. Gov. JB Pritzker said he expects the state to appeal.

  7. The Guardian

    Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban (opens The Guardian)

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    Trump appointee Stephen McGlynn rules that ban enacted in wake of deadly Highland Park attack is unconstitutional

  8. The Pantagraph

    Appeal underway after judge overturns Illinois assault weapons ban (opens The Pantagraph)

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  9. ABC 7 Chicago

    Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban; state files appeal (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A ruling from a federal judge could impact Illinois gun laws. The judge ruled that the Illinois assault weapons ban is unconstitutional.

  10. Washington Times

    Federal judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons (opens Washington Times)

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    A federal judge has overturned Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.

  11. Green Field Reporter

    US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms. U.S. District Judge Stephen P.

  12. Herald Bulletin

    Judge tosses Illinois (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.

  13. Washington Examiner

    Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional (opens Washington Examiner)

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    “Government may not deprive law-abiding citizens of their guaranteed right to self-defense as a means of offense,” the judge wrote.

  14. NBC Chicago

    Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban is unconstitutional (opens NBC Chicago)

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    A federal judge has ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban is unconstitutional, according to a decision released Friday.

  15. RedState

  16. Forbes

    Judge Overturns Illinois Assault Weapons Ban As Gov. Pritzker Vows To Appeal Ruling (opens Forbes)

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    The ban was signed into law in January 2023 and prohibited the sale or transfer of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in Illinois.

  17. Fox32 Chicago

    Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.

  18. New York Post

    Illinois’ semiautomatic weapons ban tossed in federal court as governor vows swift appeal (opens New York Post)

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    A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.

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