Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
A federal court is considering Cook County's assault weapon ban, with arguments that may impact Illinois’ broader gun restrictions.
Assault Weapons Ban
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
A federal judge ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban unconstitutional, allowing 30 days for a likely appeal by the state.
State, Cook County use similar arguments to defend assault weapon bans
Illinois and Cook County defend their assault weapon bans against constitutional challenges, arguing these laws fall within historical precedent for ...
Gun expert says assault weapons ban ‘describes the most popular firearms I’m involved with’
Plaintiffs call their final witness in the challenge to Illinois' assault weapons ban.
Testimony continues in 2nd Amendment challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Day two of testimony is scheduled for Tuesday in the case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban. The federal bench trial ...
SCOTUS denies one appeal of assault weapons ban while another waits in the wings
High court refuses to hear Rep. Caulkins’ appeal of Illinois Supreme Court case
Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline
A Jan. 1 registration deadline for prohibitted guns appears poised to take effect as scheduled.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress
Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Which guns are banned, how to file disclosures and what happens next
State police still drafting assault weapons registration rules as deadline nears
Officials at the Illinois State Police are working to finalize rules governing assault weapon registration.
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