People v. Aguilar

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon Statute Violates 2nd Amendment

February 14, 2020
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NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2020 changes in Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-223. These changes became effective on January 1st, modifying the Illinois laws against and penalties for unlawful use of weapons at places of worship. In one decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has undone thousands of convictions for carrying […]

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