A lead plaintiff in a major Supreme Court gun case has asked to withdraw. The request comes weeks before the justices hear arguments.
The case challenges a Cook County ban on semiautomatic weapons. The plaintiff’s departure could reshape the legal fight.
The move is unusual this late in the process. Courts rarely see such requests so close to oral arguments.
Two related cases are set for review. The plaintiff’s exit affects only one of them for now.
Legal observers say the change may delay proceedings. It could also raise questions about standing.
The Court has not yet ruled on the request. Justices may decide whether the case proceeds without the plaintiff.
Attorneys on both sides are weighing their next steps. The dispute remains closely watched nationwide.
