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Judge Strikes Down Illinois’ Concealed Carry Ban on Public Transit
A federal judge has ruled that Illinois’ ban on carrying concealed weapons on public transportation is unconstitutional, paving the way for residents to carry their firearms on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation.
U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough made the ruling on Monday, striking down the ban as a violation of the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The judge’s decision comes after a lawsuit was filed by the Illinois State Rifle Association and several gun owners who argued that the ban was an unconstitutional infringement on their right to carry firearms.
The ban, which was enacted in 2013, prohibited individuals from carrying concealed weapons on public transportation, including buses, trains, and airplanes. The ban was aimed at reducing gun violence and improving public safety, but opponents argued that it was an overreach of the government’s authority.
"We are thrilled that the court has recognized the Second Amendment rights of our members and all law-abiding citizens in Illinois," said Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association. "This decision is a major victory for the Second Amendment and for public safety, as it will allow law-abiding citizens to defend themselves on public transportation."
The ruling is the latest in a series of legal challenges to gun control laws in Illinois and other states. In 2019, the state’s concealed carry law was also challenged in court, with a federal judge ruling that it was unconstitutional.
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