Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Overturned by Federal Judge
A federal judge ruled that Illinois' ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional, with a 30-day stay for enforcement to allow for an appeal.
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U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn overturned Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, stating the law violated the Second Amendment. The ban was enacted in response to mass shootings, yet the judge cited a lack of historical support for such regulations. Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to appeal this decision. The ruling emphasizes individual rights in gun ownership, amidst ongoing debates on gun control and public safety.
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