Judge Blocks Washington’s Assault Rifle Ban

A federal judge has halted Washington’s new semi-automatic rifle ban, ruling it likely violates the Second Amendment. The law, set to take effect July 4, targeted specific rifles and high-capacity magazines, sparking a lawsuit from gun rights advocates who argued the weapons are commonly used for self-defense and sport. While proponents claimed the ban would curb gun violence, opponents said it unfairly targets law-abiding citizens. The state plans to appeal, keeping the legal battle alive—and potentially influencing gun policy nationwide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/49631c68a49f1a0a