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Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on this developing story are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio. The case involves bans on semiautomatic rifles, including the AR-15, in certain areas.
The US Supreme Court is set to review the legality of assault weapons bans. This decision comes as the court has previously expanded gun rights. The case involves bans on semiautomatic rifles, including the AR-15, in certain areas.
The court will consider whether these bans violate the Second Amendment. The areas affected by the bans are located in Connecticut and the Chicago-area.
Further details on this developing story are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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