(The Center Square) – A federal judge has denied motions for a restraining order in a lawsuit against Illinois and Naperville’s “assault weapons” and magazine bans. The case originated against Naperville and was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in September 2022. Robert Bevis, the lead plaintiff, is with […]
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Thousands of plaintiffs now protected after judge issues temporary restraining order in 4th lawsuit against Illinois ‘assault weapons’ ban
(The Center Square) – Thousands of plaintiffs are now covered by a temporary restraining order issued by judges in four separate lawsuits against Illinois’ “assault weapons” and magazine bans. The ban on certain semi-automatic guns and magazine capacities has been in effect since January 10. Four temporary restraining orders have been put in place, with […]
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Lawsuit filed by McHenry County state’s attorney against Illinois ‘assault weapons’ ban moved to federal court
A lawsuit filed by the McHenry County state’s attorney challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ ban on “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines has been moved to federal court. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally last month filed a lawsuit in McHenry County Circuit Court against House Bill 5471. House Bill 5471, also known as the Protect […]
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Temporary restraining order against Illinois’ ‘assault weapons’ ban upheld by appellate court
(The Center Square) – A temporary restraining order issued by a judge in one of Illinois’ “assault weapons” ban lawsuits has been upheld by the Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois. While justices dissented with the lower court’s ruling on three of the four subject matter counts, it upheld the court’s decision on the fourth, […]
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McHenry County state’s attorney files lawsuit against Illinois ‘assault weapon,’ high-capacity magazine ban
The McHenry County state’s attorney on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ ban on “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said he filed the suit in McHenry County Circuit Court against House Bill 5471. House Bill 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act, bans the […]
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Nearly 1,700 plaintiffs file joint lawsuit against Illinois ‘assault weapons’ ban
(The Center Square) – Nearly 1,700 plaintiffs on Monday filed a new joint lawsuit against Illinois’ ban on “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines, an attorney announced. Gov. J.B. Pritzker earlier this month enacted a law banning the sale of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazine capacities. Gun stores were immediately prohibited from selling such items to […]
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Judge blocks Illinois ‘assault weapons’ ban for more than 850 plaintiffs who filed lawsuit
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Illinois’ “assault weapons” ban for over 850 plaintiffs that filed a lawsuit against the governor and attorney general. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the gun ban into law last week as House Bill 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. Attorney Thomas DeVore […]
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Illinois judge to make ruling on temporary restraining order in ‘assault weapon’ ban lawsuit by Friday
(The Center Square) – A judge is expected to make a ruling on a temporary restraining order against Illinois’ “assault weapon” ban by the end of today. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the gun ban into law last week as House Bill 5471, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. The measure lawmakers approved bans […]
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First lawsuits filed against Illinois’ ‘assault weapons’ ban, calling it unconstitutional
Hundreds of residents have joined the first two lawsuits filed against Governor Pritzker and other politicians over the state’s “assault weapons” ban, calling the new law unconstitutional. Attorney Thomas DeVore, a former Illinois attorney general candidate, announced that his office had filed the lawsuit in Effingham County Tuesday morning. The suit names Governor JB Pritzker, […]