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NRA Backed Suit Succeeds in Striking Down Part of Chicago’s Gun Law

Part of Chicago’s gun law, which bans permits for people convicted of unlawful use of a weapon, was struck down by a federal judge yesterday. The judge ruled that “unlawful use of a weapon” is unconstitutional due to vagueness. Chicago’s current gun law, enacted in response to a Supreme Court decision that struck down Chicago’s 28-year ban on handguns, dates back to 2010, and faces at least five legal challenges. The suit was backed by the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association, and gun rights advocates claim that the ruling is a victory for Second Amendment rights. The plaintiff in the case, Shawn Gowder, was denied a permit because of a misdemeanor conviction for possession of a firearm on a public street. — Alex Brown

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