Judge blocks Illinois' gun ban for more than 860 who sued
Judge blocks Illinois’ gun ban for more than 860 who sued
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Judge blocks Illinois’ gun ban for more than 860 who sued
In addition to banning the sale of assault weapons, the legislation caps sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and "switches," extra pieces that convert handguns into assault weapons.
A judge is expected to rule Friday on whether or not to temporarily halt the Illinois assault weapons ban as legal challenges begin playing out in court.
The lawsuit argues the weapons banned under the law are commonly used in the United States, and have been accepted as lawful firearms.
(EFFINGHAM) A downstate attorney has filed a lawsuit against Governor J.B. Pritzker and others over provisions...