A federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s laws restricting “assault” firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines violate the Second Amendment. In a decision issued Friday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the court invalidates New Jersey’s ban on semiautomatic rifles commonly described as “AR-15–type” firearms and on large capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Multiple outlets report the ruling was issued in a 10–5 vote, positioning it as a significant legal setback for the state’s restrictions on these weapons and magazine capacities. The decision says the bans are unconstitutional under Second Amendment standards, according to coverage summarizing the court’s reasoning. The ruling is framed by gun rights advocates as a major victory, and it affects enforcement of New Jersey’s challenged provisions going forward while the legal process continues. The Supreme Court is referenced by one outlet in relation to the broader constitutional landscape for firearms regulations. The reporting from the different outlets aligns on the key outcome: the federal appeals court overturns New Jersey’s assault-weapons and high-capacity magazine bans.