Democrat-run states have made it their mission to chip away at Americans’ rights, especially when it comes to the Second Amendment. Under the guise of “public safety,” they’ve passed law after law, making it harder for law-abiding citizens to defend themselves.
It’s not just about guns; it’s about eroding personal freedoms in favor of government control. These blue states are becoming playgrounds for criminals while law-abiding citizens are left defenseless.
Take Illinois, for example. The state, with Chicago at its heart, is known for its stringent gun laws. Democrats have pushed for more restrictions year after year while crime continues to rise. The right to bear arms, clearly stated in the Constitution, has been trampled on in these liberal strongholds. It’s almost as if they think disarming citizens will make everyone safer. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.
From Breitbart:
A U.S. District Judge ruled Friday that Illinois’ ban prohibiting concealed carry for self-defense on public transportation violates the Second Amendment…“In Illinois, openly carrying firearms is unlawful. Under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, an individual with a concealed-carry license may generally carry a concealed handgun in public….This general permission, however, does not extend to a list of prohibited areas, including public transportation.”
A Victory for the Second Amendment
But here’s a win for freedom. A U.S. District Judge just ruled that Illinois’ ban on concealed carry for self-defense on public transportation violates the Second Amendment. That’s right—the very rights Democrats have tried to strip away are being upheld by the courts.
The case, Schoenthal v. Raoul, challenged Illinois’ restrictions on concealed carry. Plaintiffs argued that banning concealed firearms on public transit infringed on their right to self-defense. And guess what? The court agreed.
Judge Ian D. Johnston, the one who made the ruling, highlighted how Illinois laws on openly carrying firearms are already strict. Under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, people with licenses can carry concealed handguns in public—except in certain places like public transportation. So, you can carry a firearm, just not where you might need it most, like a crowded train or bus. That makes sense, right? Wrong.
Johnston’s ruling cited the 2022 Bruen case, which laid out a framework for analyzing gun control laws. He took Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx’s argument and tore it apart. Foxx had argued that the state had the right to ban firearms on public transportation because it was acting as a property owner. The judge wasn’t impressed.
“Breathtaking, Jaw-Dropping, and Eyepopping”
Alan Gottlieb, the founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, celebrated the court’s decision as a “significant victory.” He didn’t hold back in his critique of Foxx’s argument. Gottlieb said the court found her reasoning “breathtaking, jaw-dropping, and eye-popping”—and not in a good way.
This case is a clear example of how far Democrat-run states will go to restrict your rights. But, thankfully, this time, the Constitution won. The ban on carrying concealed firearms on public transportation has been struck down, at least for now. This ruling is a reminder that no matter how much these blue states push, the Constitution still stands strong.
Key Takeaways:
- Democrat-run states continue to erode Second Amendment rights, particularly in Illinois.
- A U.S. District Judge ruled Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transportation violates the Second Amendment.
- The ruling is a significant victory for gun owners and the Constitution.
Source: Breitbart
