Illinois’ gun ban set for oral arguments in appeals court Monday

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois will be defending its gun and magazine ban Monday in front of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

The 2023 law was found unconstitutional last year by the Southern District of Illinois federal court. Plaintiffs sued, saying the government is prohibited from banning commonly owned firearms. The state and gun control advocates argue the ban addresses dangerous and unusual firearms and societal concerns over mass shootings.