Illinois Supreme Court upholds state's ban on semiautomatic weapons

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the state's ban on semiautomatic weapons is constitutional.
The ban prohibits specific brands and types of rifles, handguns, attachments, and rapid-firing devices.
Lawsuits claimed the ban violates the Second Amendment and equal protection, but the court rejected these arguments.
The law was enacted after a deadly mass shooting in Highland Park and exempts law enforcement and military personnel.
Additional lawsuits challenging the ban are still pending in federal courts.