California AG Supports Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban
California AG Rob Bonta joins 17-state coalition supporting Illinois’ assault weapons and magazine ban in a federal court brief defending state laws.
Multi-State Legal Support for Illinois’ Firearm Restrictions
Attorney General Bonta and fellow AGs submitted an amicus brief supporting Illinois’ law banning assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. The brief defends state-level authority to regulate firearms in the interest of public safety, and encourages judicial deference to state legislative findings.
EDITOR OPINION: Color me SHOCKED to see Rob Bonta supporting freedom being trampled on. Forget that this is about guns – AG Bonta has such a hatred for guns that it makes me wonder if he has something to hide,
Implications for Future Assault Weapons Bans Nationwide
This legal backing may influence how courts evaluate the constitutionality of similar bans. Gun control advocates praise the coalition’s united front, while gun rights groups claim the effort threatens law-abiding ownership. The outcome in Illinois could set precedent for future state-level restrictions nationwide.