A federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois gun control law that bans the manufacture, sale, delivery, purchase, and possession of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, issued on July 10, 2026, reversed a previous district court decision that deemed the ban unconstitutional. The court noted that a grandfather clause allows existing lawful owners to retain their weapons. Chief Judge Michael Brennan dissented, arguing that the ban infringes on Second Amendment rights. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul expressed support for the decision, emphasizing its role in enhancing public safety. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a plaintiff in the case, plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit has upheld Illinois's ban on semiautomatic weapons and large-capacity magazines, reversing a lower court's ruling. Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul praised the decision, while dissenting Chief Judge Michael Brennan argued it violates Second Amendment rights. The National Shooting Sports Foundation plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Federal appeals court upholds controversial Illinois ban on semiautomatic guns
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons