Why Illinois’ new assault weapons ban might not hold up in court – Chicago Sun-Times

The recent Supreme Court decision that changed the landscape on the Second Amendment is known as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. The high court’s 6-3 ruling in that case last June 23 said judges must rely on the Second Amendment’s text and the history of gun regulation to decide the constitutionality of gun laws — and not on the strength of the public safety purpose of those laws. The decision overturned New York ‘s restrictions on concealed-carry gun permits.