Almost immediately after passage, the legislation banning certaing assault-style weapons in Illinois was criticized by law enforcement in many areas of the state. The court challenges came nearly as quick. On the 21st Show, Dean Vikram Amar discussed the rights and limitations spelled out in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution, cases that have previously relied on interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, and how the text and history might play a role in the challenges to Illinois's new bill.
Listen to his full interview on Illinois Public Media's website.