Illinois files notice of appeal

Illinois files notice of appeal after district court strikes down gun ban
Attorneys for the state of Illinois filed a notice of appeal with the federal district court that found the state’s gun and magazine ban violates the U.S. Constitution. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois’ gun ban as unconstitutional; State quickly appeals.
A downstate federal judge on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is unconstitutional and can no longer be enforced after 30 days. The ruling comes nearly two years after the ban on certain high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines was signed into law by Gov.
Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional
Officials in the state have already filed an appeal after the Trump-appointed judge’s ruling, which cites recent Supreme Court decisions on the Second Amendment.
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
In August 2021, Viramontes joined other individuals and gun-rights groups in filing a ... arguments in another case concerning the state’s ban on assault weapons. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act in January 2023 as a statewide ...
Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
Federal appeals court hears challenge to Cook County’s gun ban
The appeals court judges took the case under advisement. The case is different from the Southern District of Illinois federal case decided Friday that Illinois’ gun ban violates the Second Amendment. That is being appealed to the Seventh Circuit.
Federal judge rules Illinois’ gun ban is unconstitutional, appeal expected
On Friday, a federal judge found that Illinois’ semi-automatic gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional. Judge Stephen Glynn issued a 30 day stay on the ruling, allowing for the state to appeal, according to The Center Square.
Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of the Illinois 'Assault Weapon' Ban
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn says the law bans firearms covered by the Second Amendment and is not supported by historical precedent.
Illinois governor pledges to appeal blocked semiautomatic weapons ban
A federal judge overturned Illinois‘s ban on semiautomatic weapons on Friday, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has promised to appeal the ruling and attempt to restore the ban. “Despite those
Federal judge declares IL’s gun ban unconstitutional, stays ruling for 30 days
A federal judge in East St. Louis found Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional and enjoined the state from ...
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Jim Dey: Illinois gun-ban law at beginning of long road of litigation
A Maryland gun law similar to Illinois' is ahead in the legal line of litigants ... In a majority decision on a New York law, Justice Clarence Thomas ordered that firearms subject to a ban must ...
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Judge Fires a Legal Shot: Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Amidst Raging Gun Debate
Illinois' assault weapons ban was ruled unconstitutional by a U.S. District Judge, a decision that will be appealed by the ...
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Illinois Gun Ban Shot Down: Second Amendment Prevails
A federal judge has overturned Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, citing recent Supreme Court rulings that strongly ...