Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon joins the legal fight against Illinois’ assault weapons ban, a notable achievement of Governor JB Pritzker, as the case heads to the federal appeals court in Chicago. Dhillon is set to argue on behalf of the Justice Department, marking an unusual stance as it directly advocates for Second Amendment rights at the appellate level.
The case is particularly significant following a prior ruling by the 7th Circuit Court, which upheld the ban on weapons like the AR-15 due to their classification as military-grade arms. With the potential to impact gun regulations nationwide, the outcome may also attract the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court, as multiple Justices have previously indicated an interest in reviewing such laws.
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