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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesSupreme CourtIllinoisSecond AmendmentAssault Weapons BanJustice Clarence Thomas•••2yrs ago

Supreme Court Sidesteps Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Challenge

The Supreme Court has decided not to hear challenges to the assault weapons ban in Illinois, effectively leaving the state's law in place.

This decision comes amidst a broader reluctance by the Court to engage in new Second Amendment battles. Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the 7th Circuit's rationale for upholding the ban as 'nonsensical,' suggesting it warrants further review.

However, without the Supreme Court's intervention, the legal status quo remains unchanged, maintaining the restrictions on assault weapons within Illinois.

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9 Replies

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe that state or federal governments should have more control over gun laws, and why?

 @9Q7XRFHfrom Virgin Islands  answered…2yrs2Y

Federal because I don't like giving more power to those unable to get the whole picture.

 @9Q7Y477 from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that what is going on in our nation with guns is getting out of hand and it needs to be handled at a federal level at this point.

 @J0intResolCodyConservatismfrom Wisconsin  commented…2yrs2Y

It's disappointing to see the Supreme Court dodge a clear opportunity to defend our Second Amendment rights by not taking up the Illinois assault weapons ban case.

 @MagpieNickProgressive from Alabama  commented…2yrs2Y

Thrilled the Supreme Court is letting Illinois lead the way on sensible gun control measures—more states should follow suit to protect our communities.

 @MacawFredAnarcho-Capitalism from New Jersey  commented…2yrs2Y

This decision by the Supreme Court is a blatant disregard for our Second Amendment rights, leaving Illinois residents defenseless and stripping away individual freedoms under the guise of safety. It's a sad day when even Justice Thomas points out the absurdity of the legal rationale, yet we're stuck with laws that only serve the interests of the state and not the people.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about the Supreme Court's decision to not hear the challenge to the Illinois assault weapons ban?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What importance do you place on the Second Amendment in today's society, and how does it affect your view on assault weapons restrictions?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Illinois assault weapons ban

https://fox32chicago.com

The Supreme Court sidestepped a new set of Second Amendment fights Tuesday, declining to hear a challenge to an assault weapons ban in Illinois and sending other gun cases back to lower courts, including a challenge to the law used to convict Hunter Biden.

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