Taking the stance many sheriffs in Illinois have taken against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban, the Illinois Sheriffs Association filed a brief siding with challengers of the law. Since before being enacted by the governor Jan. 10, Illinois’ gun ban has been opposed by sheriffs from both sides of the aisle. Dozens of sheriffs have said they won’t enforce it.
That is Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk. He said sheriffs are elected officials and their federal filing siding with challenging the gun ban recognizes the Second Amendment as a right to keep and bear arms.
The four federal cases consolidated in the southern district will be heard in court April 12.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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