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Federal Appeals Court Rules New Jersey's AR-15 Ban Unconstitutional

On July 18, 2026, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, citing violations of the Second Amendment. The ruling has been celebrated by the National Rifle Association, while dissenting judges expressed concerns over the implications of the decision.

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On July 18, 2026, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, citing violations of the Second Amendment. The ruling has been celebrated by the National Rifle Association, while dissenting judges expressed concerns over the implications of the decision.

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Major appeals court declares New Jersey AR-15 ban unconstitutional in landmark Second Amendment ruling

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Federal Appeals Court Rules New Jersey's AR-15 Ban Unconstitutional