ISRA Statement on DOJ Brief filed in IL Ban on Common Arms

June 16, 2025

ISRA Statement on DOJ Brief
Filed in IL Ban on Common Arms

Statement by the ISRA:

Late Friday, the U.S. Justice Department filed an amicus brief with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in support of our challenge to the Illinois ban on commonly owned firearms. The Department of Justice argues that such bans violate the Second Amendment — a position we’ve consistently maintained since this unconstitutional legislation was first introduced several years ago.

“This historic and unprecedented move is welcomed news,” said ISRA Executive Director Richard Pearson. “The ISRA remains on the front lines and continues to stand up to Gov. Pritzker and anti-gun legislators in Springfield on behalf of 2.5 million law-abiding, responsible firearms owners in Illinois – and this latest development proves it. “

The ISRA has been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure that the Trump administration — particularly the Justice Department — holds Illinois’ anti-Second Amendment leaders accountable for their unconstitutional actions.

In a social media post over the weekend, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon wrote, “The Second Amendment is not a second-class right. See you in Court, Illinois.”

The ISRA is presently leading the charge as a named plaintiff on two cases and playing a supporting role in an additional five more – totaling 7 cases dealing with constitutional issues and on behalf of law-abiding gun owners in Illinois.

CLICK HERE to Read the Amicus Brief Filed by The US Department of Justice.

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ISRA Statement on DOJ Brief filed in IL Ban on Common Arms

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