Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- An attorney challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is looking to block the law on grounds it is too vague. If that doesn’t work, he’ll challenge the law on Fifth Amendment grounds. The Second Amendment challenge in front of the federal appeals court is still pending.
Attorney Thomas Maag says he’s ready to argue in the Southern District that previous precedent proves the law is unconstitutional.
A summary judgment hearing is scheduled Oct. 11. If that doesn’t lead to an injunction, Maag said he’ll revive his Fifth Amendment argument that the law violates the right against self-incrimination.
The state law requires certain firearms and attachments owned before the law was enacted to be registered by Jan. 1, 2024, or criminal penalties could apply.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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