Gun Rights Advocates Seek Supreme Court Intervention Against Illinois Assault Weapons Ban

Gun Owners of America has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to examine the constitutionality of Illinois’ stringent rifle ban, arguing it infringes on the rights of gun owners.

The Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) faces scrutiny from gun rights advocates for its broad prohibition on numerous commonly owned rifles and ammunition magazines, sparking a significant legal battle.