Judge to rule on Illinois assault weapons ban this week

An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. - An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.

During that hearing, the judge said he would take the motion under advisement.

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He plans to rule on it before Friday.

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If a restraining order is allowed, possession and sale of these weapons would be restored as the matter works its way through the courts.