Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban
A federal judge in East St. Louis will begin hearing arguments today (Monday) in a case challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines.
Illinois gun trial rests on whether banned weapons are for military or civilian uses
A federal judge invoked images from the 1917 race riots in East St. Louis on Thursday at the end of a trial in a case challenging the constitutionality of the state’s ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines.
At Illinois 2nd Amendment trial, gun expert says assault weapons are ‘most popular’
A firearms expert testified Wednesday that the weapons restricted under Illinois’ assault weapons ban include many of the most common firearms that American consumers use for self-defense. Steven Randall Watt,
Downstate judge set to rule next month on constitutionality of Illinois' assault weapons ban
Thursday was the final day of a trial challenging the law, passed in response to the 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park.
Judge denies attempt to block State Fair gun ban
Judge Emily Tobolowsky denied a request by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block the policy, which would prevent license to carry holders from bringing guns onto the fairgrounds.
Illinois gun ban trial Day 3: State works to defend law
Attorneys for the state of Illinois called their first witness to the stand in the trial against the state’s gun and magazine ban. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023.
Two gunshots, a fatal stabbing, and the mystery man of the Capitol riot
The gunman stood on a scaffold outside the US Capitol, raised a .38 revolver toward the sky and pulled the trigger twice. But it took more than three years – and a fatal stabbing – before the FBI ...
Gunman Who Wounded 5 on a Kentucky Highway Remains At Large
Investigators said they recovered an AR-15 rifle believed to be used in the shooting on Saturday night. A motive for the ...
Kentucky highway shooting suspect still at large as manhunt paused overnight
The search resumed with the help of numerous law enforcement agencies, including a drone equipped with infrared technology.
With the I-75 shooter still at large, students stay home for a week as police urge residents to avoid some outdoor activities
Thousands of tips have poured in from several states. But the man accused of raining bullets onto Interstate 75 in Kentucky ...
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Hunter Biden Sentencing Delayed To December
A judge delayed Hunter Biden’s sentencing date for his felony gun charges to December, according to a Thursday order. Judge ...
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A recap of the Boulder King Soopers shooting trial ahead of closing statements
Over the past week and a half, a Boulder County jury has heard from survivors, defendant’s family members, doctors and law ...
Portsmouth prosecutor charged with federal drug crimes 4 days after resigning
Matthew Taylor Morris is accused of possessing and distributing large amounts of marijuana with three others before he became ...
Making a Case For Amazon As the Savior of the Local Bookstore
It all raises a question of why Amazon would be any different in relation to bookstores. About the previous question, it’s ...
USS White River: How the US Navy transformed a landing vessel into a legendary rocket artillery ship
Today's US Navy is poorly equipped to support a landing force, but that wasn't the case decades ago when it had ships like ...
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2024’s Best Staple Guns for DIY and Construction Projects, Tested
It comes with a handy carrying case to keep it safe when not ... with smaller hands to fire a manual staple gun. Most of these models have large lever-style triggers that sit in the user’s ...