McHenry Co. Challenge Of Assault Weapons Ban Moved To Federal Court

McHenry County’s challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban is being moved to federal court.  McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally filed a lawsuit against the ban, claiming the law is unconstitutional.  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul requested that the case be moved to federal court yesterday.  Kenneally is seeking an emergency temporary restraining order blocking the law from taking effect in McHenry County.