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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

1 year ago
SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the state time to file [...]
Peter Hancock of Capital News Illinois