Illinois files notice of appeal

Illinois appeals after court strikes down gun ban that it says violates the Constitution
Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines. A federal Judge said Friday that the ban is “an affront to the Second Amendment and must be enjoined.”
Illinois files notice of appeal after district court strikes down gun ban
Attorneys for the state of Illinois filed a notice of appeal with the federal district court that found the state’s gun and magazine ban violates the U.S. Constitution. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023.
Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of the Illinois 'Assault Weapon' Ban
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn says the law bans firearms covered by the Second Amendment and is not supported by historical precedent.
Pritzker adamant on appealing judge's ruling against Illinois' gun ban
On the House floor Tuesday, state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, said the state’s gun ban was deemed unconstitutional by Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn. He said the Pritzker administration needs to drop the appeal.
Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.
Federal appeals court hears challenge to Cook County’s gun ban
A federal appeals court three-judge panel has taken a case challenging Cook County’s ban on semi-automatic firearms under advisement. Before Illinois passed a statewide ban on semi-automatic firearms in January 2023,
Illinois governor pledges to appeal blocked semiautomatic weapons ban
A federal judge overturned Illinois‘s ban on semiautomatic weapons on Friday, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has promised to appeal the ruling and attempt to restore the ban. “Despite those
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