The above is the link to Cam Edwards article on the ruling.
“McGlynn is well aware that two other district judges in Illinois have recently declined to issue injunctions, ruling instead that the new bans are most likely constitutional under the theory that AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles are “unusually dangerous” and that the bans are a response to an “unprecedented change” in society; namely acts of mass shootings. The Seventh Circuit is the next stop for the state’s gun ban, and McGlynn provided the appellate court judges with a well-reasoned and thoughtful argument in favor of the injunction, starting with the state’s argument that “non-essential accessories” like magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds fall outside the scope of the Second Amendment.”
Further from Cam Edwards’ article I linked in my above comment (which I highly recommend reading for more in-depth discussion of the decision):
“Michel added, “sadly, many judges do not have that understanding and so fall for the government’s misrepresentations about firearms technology. But in this case, the judge understood the facts and faithfully applied the law set forth by the Supreme Court in its Heller and Bruen decisions. Now we have to hold on to the win in the Seventh Circuit because the state will undoubtably appeal.”
No doubt, but Glynn’s order says that “Defendants are ENJOINED from enforcing Illinois statutes 720 ILCS 5/24-1.9(b) and (c), and 720 ILCS 5/24-1.10, along with the PICA amended provisions set forth in 735 ILCS 5/24-1(a), including subparagraphs (11), (14), (15), and (16), statewide during the pendency of this litigation until the Court can address the merits”, and so far hasn’t issued any order staying the injunction to give the state time to appeal. We’ll see if this turns into a “Freedom Weekend” (or longer) at many gun shops across the state, but it’s definitely a good Friday for Illinois gun owners.”
A U.S. District Court Judge is not bound by any decision of another U.S. District Court Judge.
interesting... thanks for that...