Assault Weapons Ban

Wednesday was Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day at the Capitol in Springfield.

Illinois' assault weapons ban is now in the hands of federal judge Stephen McGlynn.

Representative Dan Caulkins says at issue is the denial of due process under the 14th Amendment.

In 4-3 decision, justices say state constitution was not violated

Seventh Circuit hears consolidated appeals in closely watched case

Case centers on narrow questions of Illinois state constitution

The Illinois Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the assault weapons ban case later this year.

Case is one of several challenging new law’s constitutionality

Newly-elected Justices O’Brien, Rochford challenged over campaign donations

Macon County judge ruled parts of the law unconstitutional