Federal Judge Declares Illinois' Public Transit Concealed Carry Ban Unconstitutional

Ruling cites Second Amendment rights and historical precedents; state officials plan to appeal decision.

Judge Iain D. Johnston ruled in favor of four plaintiffs challenging the ban.
The decision references the 2022 Supreme Court case, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reviewing the ruling and expects to appeal.
The ruling currently affects only the four plaintiffs but raises broader questions about concealed carry laws.
The case highlights ongoing debates over gun rights and public safety in Illinois.