Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban
by Marina Dunbar from US news | The Guardian on (#6S36E)
Trump appointee Stephen McGlynn rules that ban enacted in wake of deadly Highland Park attack is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Illinois who was appointed during Donald Trump's first presidency has struck down the state's assault weapons ban as unconstitutional.
Judge Stephen McGlynn also issued an order barring the state from enforcing the ban, though Illinois has time to appeal the ruling after he stayed it for 30 days.
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