Illinois Assault Weapon Ban Upheld | San Francisco News

A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, ruling it doesn’t violate the Second Amendment and aligning with historical firearm regulation. The decision, made after the Highland Park parade shooting, counters claims that assault weapons aren’t responsible for mass shootings by citing evidence linking them to increased violence. Governor Pritzker celebrates the ruling as a victory for public safety, while gun groups vow to take the case to the Supreme Court, arguing that AR-15s and similar firearms are constitutionally protected. The Illinois AG calls the weapons “weapons of war” unfit for communities, and with the Supreme Court already reviewing similar bans, this legal battle is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dd4fe954df38403