WASHINGTON (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Illinois’ assault weapons ban can remain, The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday.
The new law that blocks the sale of select semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines has faced countless legal challenges since being signed by Governor Pritkzer in January.
An emergency request to freeze the law was made by opponents who continue their fight in Illinois courts. Tuesday, the Illinois Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments stemming from GOP State Rep. Dan Caulkins’ lawsuit, challenging the law. The justices will take the arguments under advisement.
The Illinois law bans the sale of these assault weapons. It does not apply to those who legally purchased those the guns prior to the arrival of the new law.
A federal trial court in February declined to put the law on hold. A federal appeals court also declined to put the law on hold while the case continues.
The case also involves a separate so-called assault weapons ban passed by the city of Naperville.
WBBM's Dave Dahl and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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