McHenry County's lawsuit against the state of Illinois over its assault weapons ban is headed to federal court.
"The reason for bringing the lawsuit is I have a statutory obligation not only to carry out my statutory duties but also because I've sworn an oath to protect and defend the Illinois
Constitution as well as the United States Constitution. This lawsuit is an attempt to balance both of those sometimes competing interests," said Kenneally.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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