Illinois files notice of appeal

Pritzker adamant on appealing judge's ruling against Illinois' gun ban
On the House floor Tuesday, state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, said the state’s gun ban was deemed unconstitutional by Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn. He said the Pritzker administration needs to drop the appeal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amid flurry of gun ban challenges, federal appeals court considers Cook County assault weapon law
Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.
Federal appeals court hears challenge to Cook County’s gun ban
A federal appeals court three-judge panel has taken a case challenging Cook County’s ban on semi-automatic firearms under advisement. Before Illinois passed a statewide ban on semi-automatic firearms in January 2023,
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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Macon County sheriff applauds federal judge for recent gun law decision
Proceed as normal. That's the advice from one local sheriff after a federal judge ruled the state gun ban unconstitutional.
Jim Dey: Illinois gun-ban law at beginning of long road of litigation
It took U.S. Judge Stephen McGlynn 178 pages to explain why, but the bottom line is that the downstate federal judge has declared Gov. J.B. Pritzker's highly touted assault-weapons ban ...
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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 ...
Gun violence prevention groups brace for Trump to keep promise of 'concealed carry reciprocity'
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back to the White House, he has said he will keep his promise to sign a ...
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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 ...