The Supreme Court has allowed anIllinois lawbanning high-poweredsemiautomatic weaponsto remain in place. In a Thursday order with no noted dissents or explanation of its decision, theSupreme Courtdenied a request from the National Association for Gun rights, which asked for a preliminary injunction...
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Illinois' ban on a range of semi-automatic weapons is constitutional after all, striking down a challenge to the law, whichpassed earlier this year. In its 2-1 decision, the court affirmed the constitutional right to bear arms but noted that "even ...
LOCKPORT, Ill. (CBS)-- TheIllinois assault weapons banis now being reviewed by a federal appeals court aftera downstate judge ruled it unconstitutional. But just what factors are put into use in defining an assault weapon in Illinois? Some say the differences between what is considered an assa...
A federal judge has 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 Seth Perlman FILE - Assault style weapons and hand guns are displa...
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An Illinois man accused of stabbing a state child welfare worker to death as she was making a home visit to check on children has been found guilty but mentally ill in her killing.
I share their interest in protecting the rights of hunters and sportsmen," Edgar said.Edgar portrayed himself as holding the line against extremists in the Legislature who want to ban all guns.Edgar, a Republican, originally proposed to ban up to 90 kinds of semiautomatic and assault weapons...
Opponents of the gun grab vow to fight the action in court while others praised the trustees decision to ban semiautomatic rifles, pistols and shotguns. Ariella Kharasch, a Deerfield High School senior said she wants more action to be taken on both a local and national level. ...
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.
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