Illinois bans assault weapons - Rare earth deposit discovery - Israel's judicial reform

Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   A new Illinois law has banned the sale, purchase, and import of assault weapons. The law uses a lengthy definition of "assault weapon" and lists over 60 specific models that qualify, as well as the entire category of AR rifles and some handguns. The measure also bans high-capacity magazines and switches, which can increase the firing rate. Those who already owned such guns will have to register them if they have not already.
   
   At least 74 sheriff departments vow that they will not enforce the law, with most saying they will not arrest people who fail to comply with it or check to see if the weapons are properly registered. In total, the 74 departments cover four million residents, or 30% of the state's population. The state's most populous counties largely do not oppose the law.
   
   Legal experts are also skeptical the bill will hold up in court, particularly after the Supreme Court overturned New York state's concealed carry law in June 2022. Some sheriffs say they are expecting the law to be struck down.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   At least 74 Illinois sheriff’s departments vow to defy state assault weapons ban.
   ABC News (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 73% • 6 min read
   

1. Different political viewpoint
   Illinois’ sweeping firearms ban certain to end up in court, and some experts doubt it will stand.
   Chicago Tribune (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 71% • 9 min read

1. Selected long-read
   When sheriffs won't enforce the law. (2019)
   NPR (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 87% • 5 min read

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   Should police agencies lose funding if they don’t enforce their state’s gun laws?
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