Appeals Court Hears Illinois Plaintiffs’ Challenge To State And Local Gun And Magazine Bans

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Whether Illinois’ gun and magazine bans are constitutional is now up to a federal appeals court.

The consolidated cases challenging state and local gun and magazine bans in Illinois were heard Thursday by a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Defendants asked the court to affirm the Northern District Court upholding the bans while reversing a Southern District Court injunction against the law. While the defense said the banned firearms are dangerous and unusual, plaintiffs argued that’s not the case and the banned firearms are commonly owned.

Judge Frank Easterbrook asked plaintiffs’ attorney Thomas Maag why bazookas can’t be considered arms.

It could be months before a ruling is issued. Whatever the decision, it’s expected the case will go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Story from Illinois Radio Network