Supreme Court to hear AR-15 ban case, 'weapon of war' argument under scrutiny

The Supreme Court will hear Viramontes v. Cook County, challenging state and local bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles. The 'weapon of war' rationale used to justify bans has weakened under recent Second Amendment jurisprudence, potentially signaling a shift in how such weapons are treated. The outcome could set national precedent on the legality of assault-weapon restrictions.

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