US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Federal US judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban over Second Amendment violations

A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. US District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled that PICA infringes on an individual’s Second Amendment rights, citing recent US Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment. He stated: “The Government may not deprive law-abiding citizens of their guaranteed right to self-defen…

Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban

A federal judge in Illinois has ruled the state's blanket ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Law Banning Semi-Automatic Firearms Is Unconstitutional, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules

A federal judge overturned an Illinois law banning many semi-automatic firearms, ruling it violated the right to bear arms. According toReuters, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn of the Southern District of Illinois ruled the ban was not “consistent with the nation’s history and tradition of firearm regulations.” “FPC WIN: Today, Federal District Court Judge Stephen...

Illinois AG reacts to judge overturning state's gun ban

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.

Illinois’ semiautomatic weapons ban tossed in federal court as governor vows swift appeal

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.

Federal judge says Illinois assault rifle ban is unconstitutional

(The Hill) — A federal judge in Illinois ruled that the state's assault rifle ban is unconstitutional, arguing that the decision violates the Second Amendment. In U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn's opinion, he issued a permanent injunction prohibiting enforcement of the ban, though he stated the injunction won't take effect for 30 days, meaning it's paused to give time for an appeal. The decision comes as a federal appeals court in the state …