After a historic victory in FFL-IL v. Pritzker last month (see story below), hopes were high that the law would remain stayed until the appeal from the state could be heard. Likelihood of winning on the merits is, after all, a key criterion for keeping such a stay in place, and the most recent ruling certainly lays out in great detail how the current law violates the Second Amendment.
Unfortunately, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to keep the bans in place as the state’s appeal is heard. It’s a disappointing outcome to be sure, but one that often plays out in circuit courts favorable to gun control laws. The presumption seems to be that 2A restrictions are constitutional until proven otherwise, which is a stark contrast to how other fundamental rights are treated.
Despite the ruling, the prospects for the case remain strong.
“Second Amendment Law Center and our fellow amici in this case made strong arguments relating to the Bruen standard that are well reflected and thoroughly documented in Judge McGlynn’s decision,” noted Chuck Michel, President & Senior Legal Counsel for 2ALC. “We are confident that those same arguments will carry significant weight on appeal and that the eventual outcome in this case, whether from the 7th Circuit or the Supreme Court, will be a positive one for lawful gun owners, not just in Illinois, but in other jurisdictions where similar schemes are being considered.”
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