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Illinois Gun Ban Upheld by Appeals Court | San Antonio News
A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, citing historical precedent and public safety concerns following the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting. The ruling affirms that such restrictions don’t violate the Second Amendment, as assault rifles and large-capacity magazines are strongly linked to gun violence severity. Governor Pritzker hailed it as a win for community safety, but the firearms industry plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that AR-15s are widely used for self-defense and thus protected. The Protect Illinois Communities Act, signed last…
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