The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging state assault weapons bans, with a decision expected by June 2027 that could either validate or invalidate similar laws across 10 states.
Case Details
- Case: National Rifle Association v. Illinois
- Question: Do assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment?
- 10 states with similar bans watching closely
- Oral arguments: October 2026 term
Legal scholars say the Court's Bruen framework from 2022 makes the outcome unpredictable. If bans are struck down, approximately 45 million semi-automatic rifles currently restricted in certain states would become legal nationwide.
