Illinois Supreme Court rules 'assault weapons' ban constitutional in 4-3 vote

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the state's "assault weapons" ban is constitutional, delivering a blow to Republican lawmakers and gun rights advocates who alleged it violated the Second Amendment. The Protect Illinois Communities Act bans the sale of dozens of specific types of rifles and handguns, such as AR-15 rifles and .50-caliber guns, attachments,

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