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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET

Seventh Circuit upholds Illinois AR-15 ban days after the Supreme Court takes the case

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Illinois's ban on AR-15 rifles and high-capacity magazines. The ruling came days after the Supreme Court agreed to take up the same case.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when Bearing Arms reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from AmmoLand. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

AmmoLand 3 hr ago
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban Days After Supreme Court Takes Up Same Fight
Bearing Arms 5 hr ago
Breaking: Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban

Coverage timeline

Jul 9, 4:29 PM ET
5 hr ago
Bearing Arms
Breaking: Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban
Jul 9, 6:12 PM ET
3 hr ago
AmmoLand
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois AR-15 Ban Days After Supreme Court Takes Up Same Fight
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