A White County, Illinois judge has ruled the state's 'assault weapon' and large capacity magazine ban unconstitutional, citing violations of the Equal Protection Clause of the Illinois State Constitution. Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith explains that the ban improperly distinguishes between ordinary citizens and law enforcement/military personnel without sufficient justification, failing the strict scrutiny standard required for restrictions on fundamental rights. This ruling grants an injunction for the plaintiffs, representing a significant victory for Illinois gun owners.
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