A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that the state's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, while upholding the cap on magazines over 10 rounds as constitutional. U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan based his decision on the Supreme Court's recent firearms rulings, particularly the 2022 Bruen decision that expanded gun rights.
The judge's ruling has sparked reactions from both 2nd Amendment advocates and the state attorney general, who are planning appeals. Judge Sheridan has temporarily delayed the order for 30 days to allow for further legal proceedings.
