A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ decision. ban on semiautomatic weaponsLeaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn issued the lengthy finding in a decree, which he said applied universally, not just to plaintiffs who filed suit to challenge the ban.
The Protect Illinois Communities Act, signed by Democratic Governor JB Pritzker in January 2023, took effect January 1.
It bans a wide range of AR-15 rifles and similar guns, large-capacity magazines and attachments in response to the mass 2022 Independence Day shooting at a parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
McGlynn’s order will not take effect for 30 days.
“Sadly, there are those who want to usher in a post-Constitution era where the individual rights of citizens are only as important as they are convenient to a ruling class,” said McGlynn, whom President Donald Trump has named in his Appointed during the first term. Words, written in his opinion.
“The oft-quoted phrase that ‘no right is absolute’ does not mean that fundamental rights remain indefinitely subject to the whims, fancies or appetites of government officials or judges.”
Pritzker and Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul promised to swiftly appeal the decision.
Pritzker spokesman Alex Goff said, “Despite those who value weapons of war more than public safety, this law was enacted and has protected Illinoisans from the constant fear of being shot in places where they should feel safe.” Should do.”
“Our legislative team sought to warn lawmakers about the unconstitutionality of Pritzker’s plan,” the Illinois State Rifle Association said in a post on its website.
“Today’s decision reaffirms our legislative position and reflects our dedication to fighting on behalf of millions of law-abiding Illinois firearm owners,” the association said.
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