An Illinois state appellate court has upheld a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the 'assault weapon' ban, ruling it likely violates the state constitution. The court found the law failed strict scrutiny, a high legal standard for infringing fundamental rights, and criticized the legislative process. The TRO currently applies only to named plaintiffs in the Accuracy Firearms case.
This video provides an expert analysis of the legal challenges to Illinois' new law banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. It details a specific lawsuit filed by Thomas DeVore, which resulted in a limited temporary injunction granted by Judge Joshua Morrison. The speaker, William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, explains the legal basis for injunctions, the implications of the ruling, and the upcoming appeal by the Illinois Attorney General. The analysis also touches upon the relevant sections of the Illinois State Constitution concerning firearm rights.
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