Federal judge overturns Illinois assault weapons ban, stateline navigates what’s next
The lawmaker expects an immediate appeal from Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. And although ...
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 ...
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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Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Struck Down by Federal Judge
The state of Illinois’ assault weapons ban is unconstitutional ... “While the Court is sympathetic to those who have lost ...
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 ...
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UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament.
Are firearms allowed at Vermont polling places? No. Here's the details of the new law
The 2024 general election is the first time firearms are banned at polls -- with an exception for law enforcement personnel -- in Vermont.
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Federal appeals court upholds New York's ban on guns in sensitive places
It also disallowed a requirement that handgun license applicants reveal their social media accounts and blocked a ban on concealed ... which had restricted guns being carried outside the home ...
Rob Blanchard (opinion): An opportunity for a new generation in the 28th district
Rob Blanchard is the Democratic candidate in the Dist. 28 state Senate race. His opponent is Republican incumbent Tony Hwang.
Why can’t you wear your political gear to the polls?
An outfit may not be the first thing most people think of before heading to the polls, but a misstep while dressing could jeopardize one’s vote.
Yes, states have laws against wearing political attire to the polls
Wearing campaign or political merch while voting at the polls is considered electioneering in many states. We fact-check ...
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Are ‘ballot selfies’ allowed at California voting sites?
You’re at your polling place. You're excited to take part in the democratic process. You want to document the moment and perhaps share it on social media. Can you take a selfie at your polling place?