WATCH: Appeals court schedules oral arguments in Illinois gun ban challenge
The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has set oral arguments for September 22 regarding a case that challenges Illinois’ gun ban, a legal dispute stemming from a federal judge’s decision deeming the 2023 law unconstitutional. Richard Pearson, Executive Director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, expressed optimism about the case reaching the U.S. Supreme Court by early next year, with a potential final verdict within the year. The core arguments revolve around the classification of the banned firearms as common use, with the state arguing for restrictions due to mass shooting concerns, highlighted by the Highland Park shooting anniversary. Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the U.S. Department of Justice’s support for the plaintiffs, insisting the DOJ misunderstood the implications of unregulated firearm access.
WATCH: Appeals court schedules oral arguments in Illinois gun ban challenge
