Staff Reports
Alert all ardent supporters of the Second Amendment and patriotism: Illinois is once again attempting to undermine our constitutionally protected right to bear arms. A federal magistrate in southern Illinois is deliberating whether or not to issue a temporary injunction against the January 1 registration deadline for the state's gun ban, which is questionable. Could someone kindly bring the Constitution to the judge's attention?
Federal judge ‘inclined’ not to pause Illinois’ Jan. 1 gun ban registry deadlinehttps://t.co/TSLz3uT6BE
— The Center Square (@thecentersquare) December 12, 2023
Additionally, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) in Chicago failed to address the revised rules by failing to take any action. They are simply dragging their feet and delaying. Suzanne Bond, an attorney for the Illinois State Police (ISP), asserted that the delay in rule production was due to a pending court case. Such a feeble excuse! Clearly, their objective is to force law-abiding citizens to comply with their anti-gun agenda by running out the clock.
The advocacy for firearms rights persists, even on the federal level. The Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois and other plaintiffs were represented by attorneys who contended that inadequate notification had occurred and that the emergency regulations submitted to JCAR remain ambiguous, thereby causing confusion among the public. The weak defense of the state is that they provided adequate notice via the administrative rules process. Please allow us a pause!
Presently, Federal Judge Stephen McGlynn contributes to the insanity by stating that it is improbable he will grant an injunction in opposition to the January 1 deadline. Judge McGlynn, have you truly forgotten that law-abiding gun owners in Illinois have certain protections? It is time to defend our liberties and uphold the Constitution!
Furthermore, a motion has been filed before U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, seeking a preliminary injunction against the aforementioned legislation. Motions for the complete appeals court to rehear the case were denied by the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. This ruling is a blatant disregard for the rights of all law-abiding gun owners in Illinois.
The ISP further stated that in the event the measure is deemed unconstitutional, they would seek judicial guidance regarding the handling of disclosures made by approximately 7,000 individuals who have previously registered with them. Alternatively, you could simply ignore law-abiding citizens. Is that an excessive request?
Noncompliance with this onerous legislation may lead to the infraction of a Class 3 felony. It is as if Illinois politicians are attempting to overnight transform responsible gun owners into criminals. This constitutes a flagrant violation of the rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment, and the time has come to protest. Protest, stand, and defend our liberties!
