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Supreme Court to review bans on AR-15s
The Supreme Court will review state bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles in Illinois and Connecticut, following a 2022 ruling that reshaped gun regulation standards. The case centers on whether such bans violate the Second Amendment, with advocates arguing the AR-15 is a common civilian firearm and opponents citing its role in mass shootings.
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