US Judge Overturns Illinois’ Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons
A federal judge in Illinois has overturned the state’s ban on semiautomatic weapons, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The decision comes after recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have strictly interpreted the amendment. The Protect Illinois Communities Act, signed into law by Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker in January 2023, … Read more