Federal judge declines to block Illinois gun law, calls 'assault' rifles 'particularly dangerous'
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A federal judge in Illinois has declined to block the state's "assault weapons" ban, finding there is a compelling government interest in protecting the public.
This lawsuit is one of several ongoing challenges to the Illinois gun control law enacted in January. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the law in response to a shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade that left seven victims dead and more than 48 others injured. Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.
The ban includes penalties for anyone who "Carries or possesses… Manufactures, sells, delivers, imports, or purchases any assault weapon or .50 caliber rifle." Anyone who legally possessed such a weapon was required to register it with state police.
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