Chicago’s Legal Heavyweight Joins Forces To Advocate For Assault Weapon Ban in Massachusetts

DEBARYLIFE – In support of Massachusetts’ strict gun rules, the top legal officer in Chicago has joined a group of eighteen attorneys general in a lawsuit. Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his colleagues are pleading with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit to maintain the state’s long-standing prohibition on the sale and possession of assault rifles and large-capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs).

The coalition is unwavering in its conviction that communities’ safety and protection depend on these laws.

Raoul made a daring statement to boost gun control: “States should be able to protect residents and communities by upholding laws that restrict the sale and possession of assault weapons and large-capacity weapons.” The stance signifies a sustained dedication to confronting the divisive topic of gun violence head-on.

Raoul and the coalition have filed a supporting brief in which they argue that Massachusetts’ gun prohibitions do not violate the Second Amendment because assault weapons and long-caliber machine guns are not appropriate for self-defense and are not covered by the amendment.

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In the coalition’s amicus brief, Raoul outlines the specifics of their claim that states have historically had the authority to regulate firearms that constitute a serious risk to public safety.

This includes the ability to control ammunition and accessories that are thought to be harmful. The state of Massachusetts has a long history of regulating firearms that are deemed to be especially dangerous or uncommon, and this is reflected in its ban on assault weapons.

With support from states like California, New York, and New Jersey, the alliance, which stretches from the West Coast to the East, offers a unified front on gun control. These states lag behind Massachusetts in their efforts to aggressively create legislation that actively restricts gun ownership while also actively influencing them.

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Raoul declared, “I will continue to collaborate with fellow attorneys general who prioritize public safety by defending commonsense gun safety measures,” demonstrating his unwavering commitment to further limiting the accessibility of specific kinds of firearms. Each member of this legal consortium is adamant in their stance, holding that lethal weapons and the parts that make them more potent have no place on public property.

The 18 attorneys general have joined the legal chorus calling for stricter gun control nationwide, a response to the scourge of gun violence that has forced decision-makers to look for new ways to combat the problem. In this case, the 1st Circuit Court’s ruling may prove to be historic, changing the course of gun laws in the United States.

For additional details regarding the statements and amicus brief of Attorney General Raoul, go to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.