By C.D. Michel
Monday was the deadline for the state defendants to file their reply briefs and to file amicus (friend of the court) briefs in several cases challenging Illinois’ “assault weapon” and standard capacity magazine bans in the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. The oral argument is scheduled for Thursday, 6/29, in Chicago.
Perhaps most prominent among the cases are four consolidated cases that are proceeding under Barnett v.
