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The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado, "alleging that the City unconstitutionally bans certain constitutionally protected semi-automatic rifles."
"These laws unconstitutionally infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in common use for lawful purposes," the Justice Department said in a statement.
Assault-style rifles now banned for sale in the state of Illinois are displayed at Freddie Bear Sports on Jan. 11, 2023, in Tinley Park, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.