Illinois Appeals Ruling on Gun Ban Unconstitutionality

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is determined to appeal a federal judge's ruling that declared the state's gun and magazine ban unconstitutional. The law, which prohibits over 170 semi-automatic firearms, was challenged after a ruling by Judge Stephen McGlynn, who argued that the ban infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. The appeal comes amid ongoing legal scrutiny, as a federal appeals court is also reviewing Cook County's similar ban on semi-automatic weapons. Attorney General Kwame Raoul supports the appeal, stating it aims to keep 'weapons of war' off the streets. Critics, including state Rep. Dan Caulkins, argue that pursuing the appeal wastes taxpayer resources and fails to address violent crime effectively. The outcome of these legal challenges may have significant implications for gun control laws in Illinois and potentially across the nation.