Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state ban on such weapons, and it comes as the U.S.

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National32 articles from 26 sources across the spectrum· Updated Jul 18, 2026

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Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Seattle Times, +1 more
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

Assault weapons ban ruled unconstitutional

New Jersey MonitorLeft· Jul 17, 2026

Court strikes down NJ’s ‘assault weapons’ ban and magazine capacity restrictions

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KOB 4Center· Jul 18, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Jul 18, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

NBC New YorkLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

WKBN YoungstownCenter· Jul 18, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

WCBD News 2Center· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

The RepublicCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Jul 18, 2026

Assault weapons ban ruled unconstitutional

NewsweekCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey Assault Weapons Ban

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Shore News NetworkRight· Jul 18, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down New Jersey Assault Weapons, Magazine Bans—What Gun Owners Need to Know

Billings GazetteLean Right· Jul 18, 2026

Assault weapons ban ruled unconstitutional

Fox NewsRight· Jul 18, 2026

Major appeals court declares New Jersey AR-15 ban unconstitutional in landmark Second Amendment ruling

Shore News NetworkRight· Jul 17, 2026

New Jersey Magazine Limits and Assault Rifle Ban Deemed Unconstitutional, Third Circuit Court Rules

Tampa Free PressRight· Jul 17, 2026

Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey Gun And Magazine Bans

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The GuardianLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

Federal court strikes down New Jersey ban on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines

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