Supreme Court to Rule on Assault Weapon Bans | Chicago News

The Supreme Court is poised to make a landmark decision on assault weapon bans, with cases from Cook County and Connecticut at the center. A ruling could reshape gun rights nationwide by determining whether these firearms are protected under the Second Amendment. Cook County’s sweeping ban covers over 100 weapons and high-capacity magazines, and a win for plaintiffs might invalidate Illinois’ statewide ban too. Gun rights advocates argue these weapons are in common use and thus protected, while prosecutors like Eileen ONeill Burke defend the bans as vital to public safety. The case hinges on the 2022 Bruen decision’s “common use” standard, and justices’ interpretation could have far-reaching consequences in a deeply polarized debate. 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/bc38dfb28d7c5a6f