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Federal Court Strikes Down New Jersey Gun Bans | Lafayette Louisiana News
A federal appeals court just struck down New Jersey’s assault weapons and high-capacity magazine bans — a landmark ruling that could reshape gun control nationwide. For the first time, a federal appeals court declared both restrictions unconstitutional, going further than a prior decision that only invalidated the AR-15 ban. New Jersey’s AG called it “legally incorrect,” citing other courts’ rulings and stressing the weapons’ role in mass shootings, while the NRA celebrated it as a “historic victory.” With similar laws in place across multiple states and D.C., this decision signals growing…
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