Federal Judge Overturns Illinois Ban on Guns in Public Transit

The ruling cites Second Amendment rights, sparking debate over safety and constitutional interpretation.

Judge Iain D. Johnston deemed the Illinois ban on concealed firearms in public transit unconstitutional.
The decision references the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen ruling on public carry rights.
Critics argue the ruling increases risks in confined, crowded spaces like buses and trains.
Supporters claim it protects the right to armed self-defense in public areas.
The ruling is pending appeal, leaving the ban temporarily in place.