Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois

Where the case stands

Cook County, Illinois bans AR-15-platform rifles and large-capacity magazines. The Seventh Circuit ruled against the challengers on June 2, 2025, and the Supreme Court granted certiorari on June 30, 2026, consolidating the case with Grant v. Higgins, No. 25-566, on the question presented in this petition. The Court has not yet heard argument or issued a decision.

Summarized from the complaint and docket.

What this case is about

Whether the Second Amendment permits Cook County's ban on AR-15-platform rifles and large-capacity magazines; consolidated with Grant v. Higgins

GunMapUSA summary of the issue, not a quotation from the court.

Key Dates

• 2025-06-02 — Seventh Circuit decision below (No. 24-1437)
• 2026-06-30 — Certiorari granted; consolidated with No. 25-566

Sources

• Supreme Court of the United States — retrieved 2026-08-09