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 ...
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Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated
U.S. Supreme Court justice considering action on Illinois’ assault weapons ban
A single justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing whether to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban from being ...
Appellate court upholds restraining order on assault weapons ban
A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois’ new assault weapons ban from being enforced will remain in place after ...
Rifle Association files federal suit against assault weapons ban
The Illinois State Rifle Association has joined forces with other gun rights advocates in filing a federal lawsuit challenging the ...
FOID, red flags and restraining orders: How state laws regulate firearm purchases
A mass shooting in Highland Park at a Fourth of July parade prompted questions about how the suspect was able ...
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