Authorized battles mount in opposition to Illinois’ assault weapons ban

Authorized battles in opposition to a brand new Illinois assault weapons ban are mounting. Since Jan. 10, when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the “Defend Illinois Communities Act” laws — which bans the sale and distribution of assault weapons in Illinois — the brand new regulation has been hit with a barrage of authorized claims.

CBS Information Chicago reported Wednesday that one such lawsuit represents a whole bunch of plaintiffs from 87 counties. The case’s legal professional, Thomas DeVore, a former Republican candidate for Illinois legal professional common, argues the ban violates the equal safety clause of the structure, and claims the legislative course of used to cross the ban was flawed.

One other was added to the combination Tuesday when a coalition of 4 gun rights teams, together with the Illinois State Rifle Affiliation, filed a federal lawsuit alleging the ban infringes on the rights of law-abiding residents, court docket paperwork say. 

“The 2nd Modification is essentially about self-defense, and the 14th Modification is about not having our rights infringed. This new regulation makes criminals out of law-abiding residents” stated Richard Pearson, govt director of the Illinois State Rifle Affiliation,  in an announcement.   

CBS Chicago reported a 3rd lawsuit was filed in Crawford County final Friday.

Along with banning the sale of assault weapons, the laws caps gross sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and “switches,” further items that convert handguns into assault weapons. Those that already personal weapons on the banned record can hold them, however are required to register them inside 300 days, the laws says.

The brand new ban had been debated for years, but it surely discovered renewed help following the July 4 Highland Park parade capturing through which seven folks had been killed and dozens extra wounded.  

Whereas attending the World Financial Discussion board in Switzerland, Pritzker stated he’s assured state and federal courts will uphold the bans.

Nevertheless, sheriffs in a number of Illinois counties — together with McHenry, Kankakee, and DuPage — have already stated they won’t implement it, CBS Chicago reported.