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NJ Assault Rifle Ban Struck Down | Philadelphia News
A federal appeals court just struck down New Jersey’s assault rifle ban — the first time a federal court has ruled such a law unconstitutional — sparking nationwide debate. With a 10-5 vote, the court tossed out the state’s ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a move gun rights advocates hail as a major victory. But Governor Mikie Sherrill and the Attorney General strongly oppose the decision, calling it dangerous and legally flawed, and vowing to uphold New Jersey’s existing gun safety laws. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear similar cases, the ruling could set a…
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