The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that Illinois can keep in place a new law blocking the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines for now as the matter is slated for appeals court arguments.

The court denied an emergency request from groups challenging the law, which bans many semi-automatic weapons. The court did not comment and no justices offered a public dissent.

KAMALA HARRIS TAKES HER PLACE AT THE DEBT LIMIT NEGOTIATING TABLE

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Earlier this week, a letter from the state was sent out detailing the schedule for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit's review of the case next month on June 29.

This is a developing story and will be updated.