Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Overturned by Federal Judge

A federal judge in Illinois has ruled the state's ban on assault weapons unconstitutional, citing a violation of the Second Amendment. The Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans the sale and requires registration of assault-style weapons, was challenged for not aligning with the Supreme Court's framework for gun laws. The judge issued a permanent injunction against the ban but delayed its enforcement for 30 days to allow for an appeal. The ruling has sparked reactions from both gun rights advocates and those affected by gun violence, with the state planning to appeal the decision.