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

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - November 10, 2024

In a 168-page opinion released Friday afternoon, Judge Stephen McGlynn sided with plaintiffs in the case who argued the assault-style weapons banned under the law are commonly used for legal purposes such as self-defense. #ban

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