Federal Judge Overturns California Assault Weapons Ban for Second Time, State Appeals Imminent

Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego argues that state laws prohibiting semiautomatic gun sales violate citizens' constitutional rights, stating semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 are commonly used tools for self-defense by law-abiding citizens; California Attorney General Rob Bonta rebuts, insisting 'weapons of war' endanger public safety and have no place on California streets.