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

In a 168-page opinion released Friday afternoon, Judge Stephen McGlynn sided with plaintiffs in the case who argued the assault-style weapons banned under the law are commonly used for legal purposes such as self-defense. #ban

Illinoisans Have Days to Register Banned Firearms Based on Emergency Rules

Some state’s attorneys and sheriffs across the state said they won’t make enforcement of the gun ban and registry a top priority. #gunban

Illinois Gun Owners Await Firearm Registry Rules From State Police

In less than a month, ISP is expected to open the portal for gun owners to register certain semi-automatic firearms the state has labeled “assault weapons.” #gunban

U.S. Supreme Court Leaves Assault Weapons Ban in Place, for Now

Wednesday’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court upholds both denials. #gunban #assaultweapons

Fourth Order Against Gun Ban Enforcement Issued as Taxpayer Costs Defending Law Grow

Named plaintiffs in the four separate cases with temporary restraining orders can buy and sell guns and magazines despite the state’s gun ban. #gunban #illinois

Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves Gun Violence Reduction Grants, Assault Weapons Ban

The thirty-four grants were awarded to individual organizations and coalitions serving city neighborhoods and suburban municipalities that the ongoing gun violence epidemic has impacted most.

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