Supreme Court will consider whether so-called ‘assault weapons bans’ violate the 2nd Amendment

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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review cases concerning the constitutionality of assault weapons bans in Chicago and Connecticut. The cases challenge whether such bans violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

The justices said Tuesday they will take up an appeal asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in the Chicago area and Connecticut.