East Central Reporter

A federal judge has ruled a state law unconstitutional, which bans concealed firearms from public transit systems. According to Capitol News Illinois, the ruling applies only to the four individuals who challenged it in court; the law remains in effect for others.

Governor J.B. Pritzker commented on the ruling, stating, "I’m hopeful that the law that was passed in Illinois a number of years ago, that’s frankly done a lot to keep people safe, will be upheld."

Critics argue that law-abiding citizens seek personal protection due to rising crime rates in Chicago and claim Democrat policies fail to ensure safety and security. They assert that every American citizen has the Constitutional right to keep and bear arms under the U.S. Constitution.

The issue has garnered significant attention, with events such as IGOLD drawing large crowds at the Capitol in support of Second Amendment rights. Advocates emphasize that owning a firearm is a constitutionally guaranteed right and view restrictions as an assault on fundamental principles.