Illinois
Downstate judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban violates state constitution
CHICAGO (WLS) — A downstate decide has entered a brand new ruling in opposition to Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
A decide in Macon County struck down the regulation, discovering that it violates the equal safety and particular laws clauses of the Illinois Structure.
Governor JB Pritzker responded in a press release Friday evening, saying partly, “We anticipated political grandstanding from these extra beholden to the gun foyer than to the protection of their constituents and immediately’s ruling comes as no shock. It doesn’t apply statewide.”
However the legal professional for the lead plaintiff within the lawsuit, State Consultant Dan Caulkins, is arguing that the ruling does apply extra broadly.
Legal professional Normal Kwame Rauol has already filed a discover of attraction with the Illinois Supreme Courtroom.
Governor Pritzker stated he is assured the regulation shall be upheld.
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