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Gun rights advocates in Illinois are urging U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the state’s gun laws, claiming they may violate residents’ Second Amendment rights. This appeal comes amid ongoing litigation surrounding Illinois’ ban on over 170 semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, enacted in January 2023, which remains in effect despite a federal district judge labeling the ban unconstitutional last fall.
Illinois State Rifle Association’s Ed Sullivan highlights concerns about the lengthy legal process, stating, “It’s a waiting game,” as the appeals court has postponed finality on this matter. With various legal challenges still pending, advocates are pushing for swift action from federal authorities to address what they see as restrictive anti-gun laws in Illinois. This move comes at a time when similar cases in states like Maryland and Colorado are drawing national attention, raising questions about the future of gun rights across the country.
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