June 20, 2023
Illinois State Rifle Association Statement on Recent Court Decisions in ISRA supported 2nd Amendment
Cases
The ISRA is pleased with today's ruling by the US 7th Circuit in Atkinson v Garland. The 7th Circuit has remanded the case back to the lower courts to be considered under the recent Bruen decision. This case challenges the ban on firearms possession by persons convicted of a non violent felony who pose no danger to society. The plaintiff has a 25 year old mail fraud conviction, and had clearly paid his
debt to society. The court ruled that historical context might exist for rehabilitated citizens to exercise their 2nd Amendment Rights when considered under the Bruen decision, therefore the lower courts must reconsider this case. This continues a modern pattern of analyzing restorative justice and its effect on the 2nd Amendment rights of citizens. The ISRA is proud to be a supporter of this important case, and hope it leads to more individuals having their rights restored after
having paid their debts to society.
The ISRA is also happy to announce that the rights of Illinois Concealed Carry Holders have been affirmed by the Illinois First District Appellate Court. In Levine v UL LLC, the Illinois First District Appellate Court ruled that termination of a concealed carry holder for lawful storage of their firearm is a violation of public policy that can give rise to a wrongful termination
suit. Therefore the case must be considered again on those grounds. This is a major win for Illinois Concealed Carry Licensees, and its thanks to provisions in the Concealed Carry Act that the ISRA fought for 10 years ago. The ISRA continues to support this case and the rights of those who exercise lawful concealed carry.
