
Assault Weapons Ban: Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Brings Debate
With the green light from the Illinois Supreme Court, the 'Protect Illinois Communities Act' brings discussion into the balance between public safety and constitutional rights.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick Defies New Assault Weapon Ban, Sparks Outrage
Illinois Sheriffs face criticism after refusing to enforce new assault weapons ban, with Criminal Justice Professor Theodore Darden calling the response "problematic" and a dangerous precedent.