Map Shows Where AR-15 Bans Could Face Supreme Court Fallout

The Supreme Court will hear arguments during its next term, beginning this fall, regarding the legality of AR-15 bans in Illinois and Connecticut. These two cases challenge state and local restrictions on the weapons, which are widely popular among gun owners but have also been utilized in mass shootings. The justices will evaluate whether these specific assault rifle bans violate constitutional protections, potentially creating significant legal fallout for existing firearm regulations across various jurisdictions.