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A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, reversing a lower court’s ruling and sending a major legal and political shockwave through the gun debate. The decision, rooted in historical precedent and public safety concerns, finds the law doesn’t violate the Second Amendment and directly counters claims that assault weapons aren’t the core issue in mass shootings. Governor Pritzker hailed it as a win for community safety, while gun industry groups vow to take the case to the Supreme Court, citing a dissenting judge’s view that self-defense firearms are constitutionally protected. The law, enacted after the deadly Highland Park parade shooting, bans AR-15-style rifles and large-capacity magazines — a move immediately challenged by sheriffs and gun advocates. With the Supreme Court already slated to weigh in on similar bans, this ruling is a pivotal moment in an ongoing national battle over gun control.

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