On July 17, 2026, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 10-5 vote that New Jersey's ban on "assault" firearms and high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This ruling represents a significant legal victory for gun rights advocates.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules New Jersey's AR-15 and High-Capacity Magazine Bans Violate Second Amendment
A federal appeals court has ruled that New Jersey's bans on AR-15 firearms and high-capacity magazines violate the Second Amendment. The decision, made by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, was passed with a 10-5 vote.
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