assault weapons bans
Coverage of assault weapons bans in the Nexus archive.
- A Supreme Court case on AR-15s could hinge on their ‘common use’
The Supreme Court is considering challenges to two assault weapons bans, with a decision that could restrict the government's ability to ban certain firearms. The case's outcome may hinge on the definition of 'common use' for AR-15s.
- Gov. Pritzker says Illinois is ready to fight in Supreme Court assault weapons case
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to assault weapons bans this fall, and Illinois Governor Pritzker states the state is prepared to defend its ban. The case involves a legal battle over the constitutionality of Illinois's assault weapons restrictions.
- Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
The Supreme Court will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The case involves challenges to such bans in Connecticut and the Chicago-area.