New Jersey’s Assault Rifle Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Court

A federal judge ruled New Jersey’s AR-15 assault rifle ban unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, citing the Supreme Court’s firearms rulings—particularly the 2022 Bruen decision. U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan said he was required to follow that precedent when assessing the state’s restrictions. The decision struck down the AR-15 portion of the state’s assault firearms law, but left New Jersey’s magazine-cap limit of 10 rounds intact. The judge temporarily paused the ruling for 30 days as both sides consider appeals.