Closing arguments were filed in the Southern District of Illinois Federal Court of Judge Stephen McGlynn by late Monday. McGlynn gave litigants that deadline at the conclusion of last month’s four day bench trial in the case.
Plaintiffs argue the law violates the Second Amendment for a variety of reasons, including banning firearms commonly owned for self defense. The state argued the banned guns are too similar to military firearms and not useful for self defense. The state also asked McGlynn to issue a stay of any possible permanent injunction to let them appeal.
Gun Rights Advocate Todd Vandermyde said that’s telling.
McGlynn is expected to issue a ruling soon. It is unclear when that could be. Whatever the outcome, it’s expected to be appealed to the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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