Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date July 18, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated July 18, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/federal-appeals-court-rules-new-jerseys-assault-weapons-ban-is-unconstitutional/19532978/

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A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey's bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state ban on such weapons, and it comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider...