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Appeals court to answer whether noncitizens have Second Amendment rights

Silence DoGood - January 26, 2025

The case USA v. Heriberto Carbajal-Flores centers around Flores’ arrest in Chicago for having a firearm. Representing the federal government, Margaret Steindorf said Flores’ immigration status is important. #rights

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Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - December 9, 2024

The order noted that while refusing to issue a preliminary injunction is not the same as upholding the law entirely, “the laws have enough support to remain in place pending the final resolution of plaintiffs’ suit.” #appeals

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - November 5, 2023

Friday’s opinion comes in the midst of a series of Illinois State Police hearings on the part of the assault weapons ban law... #gunban

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