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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Judge issues order blocking Illinois semiautomatic gun ban

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

A judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday blocking the new Illinois law banning assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Effingham County Judge Joshua Morrison issued the order after former Republican candidate for attorney general Tom DeVore sued to block the law. DeVore said he’s representing hundreds of people from dozens of counties who argue the law violates their constitutional rights.

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