July 17, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Expands Ruling Against New Jersey's Assault Weapons Ban

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and magazines over 10 rounds is unconstitutional, expanding on a previous ruling.
This decision is a major victory for the National Rifle Association, which has been litigating the case since 2018.
The ruling emphasizes that New Jersey failed to prove its restrictions align with historical firearm regulations, reaffirming Second Amendment rights.