Judges topple gun restrictions as courts chart an uncertain
5 days ago · Still, wins for gun rights supporters have mounted. Over the past two years, federal courts have struck down bans on assault weapons in trend-setting blue states such as California and Illinois.
What Comes Next After Judge Strikes Down Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban
Nov 11, 2024 · A federal judge has ruled Illinois’ ban on so-called assault weapons is unconstitutional. The Protect Illinois Communities Act, or PICA, has since 2023 banned assault weapons, as well as 15-round handgun magazines and 10-round long-gun magazines. Gun owners argue the ban infringes on their constitutional right to bear arms.
Spencer Republican plans to file bill that would repeal gun law
22 hours ago · Durant said one bill will call for a full repeal of the law while the rest will take aim at sections of the statute covering gun registrations, a ban on automatic rifles and shotguns, live fire ...
Lawmakers push to end gun ban in Texas - American Military News
1 day ago · Texas lawmakers are pushing to end a gun ban that prevents American citizens from carrying firearms at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. According to Houston Public Media, Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has proposed a bill that would make it illegal for licensed gun owners to be prohibited from carrying firearms on property owned by the government.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois’ gun ban as ... - MSN
A downstate federal judge on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is unconstitutional and can no longer be enforced after 30 days.
US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons | AP News
Nov 9, 2024 · 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.
Judge tosses Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor …
Nov 8, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — 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...
An Update on Challenges to State Assault Weapon and Magazine …
Nov 6, 2024 · Brown (formerly Bianchi v. Brown)—a case challenging Maryland’s ban which was recently upheld by the en banc Fourth Circuit—this post rolls forward the earlier survey of ongoing litigation challenging both assault weapon and large-capacity magazine restrictions.
Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place ... - NBC News
Jul 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday avoided taking up a series of new cases about the scope of the right to bear arms and left in place an Illinois law that bans assault-style weapons such as...
New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
Apr 25, 2023 · With Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature, Washington state becomes the tenth state in the nation to ban the sale of assault weapons. The new law will block the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. (April 25)
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