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. U.S. District Judge Stephen P.

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Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, +2 more
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

CNNLean Left· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Herald BulletinLean Left· 689d ago

Judge tosses Illinois

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Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, The Republic, +1 more
ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

The RepublicCenter· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

KOB 4Center· 690d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 689d ago

Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban; state files appeal

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 689d ago

Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 689d ago

Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

UPICenter· 689d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban

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The PantagraphLean Right· 689d ago

Appeal underway after judge overturns Illinois assault weapons ban

The PantagraphLean Right· 689d ago

Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, MyNorthwest, +1 more
Daily JournalLean Right· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

MyNorthwestLean Right· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Fox NewsRight· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Washington TimesLean Right· 689d ago

Federal judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 689d ago

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal - The Daily Reporter

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The GuardianLean Left· 689d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban

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